The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to 20 universities over unresolved issues affecting its members.
The union warned that failure to address the outstanding matters within the stipulated period could lead to industrial action.
ASUU said the affected institutions had been given adequate time to resolve the issues but expressed concern over the lack of satisfactory progress.
The union urged the universities and relevant authorities to take immediate steps towards resolving the disputes before the expiration of the ultimatum.
It warned that members could be compelled to take further action if the issues remained unresolved after the 14-day period.
The development has raised concerns over the possibility of another disruption to academic activities in the affected universities if the dispute is not resolved within the timeframe.
The affected institutions are Nasarawa State University, Keffi; Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai; University of Medical Sciences, Ondo; Gombe State University; Plateau State University, Bokkos; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; Abia State University, Uturu; and University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa.
Others are Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo; Kaduna State University; Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil; Northwest University Kano; Enugu State University of Science and Technology; Imo State University, Owerri; Niger Delta University; University of Africa, Toru-Orua; Bayelsa Medical University; and Taraba State University, Jalingo.
