TMV said the development would help guarantee stability in the academic calendar.
The minister also noted that arrangements were underway for the corresponding allowance for non-academic staff.
The federal government recently announced a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
All appointments took immediate effect, said a statement by the presidency.
“This circular takes pre-eminence over our earlier communication on the same subject.’’
Federal universities have been warned against demanding tuition fees from students nationwide.
“For UNILAG, we have Dr Lanre Tejuosho as Chairman.”
