The National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Wednesday ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities to call off its ongoing nationwide strike.

The Federal Government in a suit, prayed for the order for ASUU to call off its seven months strike.

The Minister of Labour and Employment on behalf of the Federal Government had filed the matter before the court by way of referral to resolve the issue of the ongoing strike by ASUU.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2022 to press home the demands for improved funding for universities, a review of salaries for lecturers, among other issues.