More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has expressed concerns regarding unpaid salary arrears, increasing insecurity in tertiary institutions, and delays in housing loan disbursement. The association has warned of a potential indefinite strike if the Federal Government does not address these issues by the end of July 2026, according to Daily Trust.

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has supported the University of Benin's (UNIBEN) N100 billion Trust Development Fund, calling it a sustainable financing model that aligns with the federal government's education reform agenda. He encouraged other universities to implement similar funding initiatives during the fund's inauguration in Benin.

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched a N100 billion Trust Development Fund aimed at enhancing its infrastructure, research capabilities, and teaching quality. This initiative is part of the university's efforts to improve its overall academic environment.

Uganda's initiative to require university degrees for primary school teachers aims to enhance the professionalism and quality of education. However, experts warn that without a clear transition plan, transparent re-grading, verified payroll adjustments, and ongoing funding, the reform may not succeed. Despite recent salary increases for some teachers, many degree-holding educators remain stuck on the low U7 and U6 salary scales, similar to those with only certificates, indicating a deeper structural issue.

Moi University is set to implement staff layoffs as part of a cost-cutting strategy aimed at reducing its monthly wage bill by Ksh 100 million. The decision comes after years of financial difficulties, with university management stating that the restructuring is essential for maintaining financial stability.