Category: Labour
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OSUN JUSUN CONDEMNS CHIEF JUDGE’S SILENCE ON ONGOING STRIKE, URGES RESOLUTION
Judiciary staff union presses for action as strike over promotions and training enters third week. The Osun chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) expressed frustration with Chief Judge Adepele Ojo’s refusal to engage on their strike, now in its third week. The strike, which started on Sept. 19, demands prompt promotions and…
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KADUNA RALLY BACKS DANGOTE REFINERY, CONDEMNS SABOTAGE IN PETROLEUM SECTOR
Nigerians unite to defend Dangote Refinery and fight cartel control over oil refining. Thousands of Nigerians under the ‘Mega Citizens’ Rally Against Sabotage in Petroleum’ marched peacefully in Kaduna, condemning attacks on the Dangote Refinery and local refining efforts. Conveners called sabotage a national threat, accusing vested cartels and PENGASSAN of destabilizing Nigeria’s refinery sector.…
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OYO NMA SUSPENDS STRIKE AFTER GOVERNOR MAKINDE’S INTERVENTION
Quick action by Governor Makinde averts healthcare disruption as NMA calls off strike. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Oyo State chapter has suspended its planned strike initially set for October 2, thanks to Governor Seyi Makinde’s prompt engagement. NMA’s General Secretary, Dr. Tobi Bright, announced that the governor pledged to address critical demands including promotion…
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NLC ORDERS FULL MOBILISATION, PREPS FOR STRIKE AGAINST DANGOTE GROUP
Labour Congress vows decisive action over Dangote Refinery’s “anti-worker crusade” and mass sackings. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered all affiliate unions to mobilise immediately and prepare for industrial action in response to Dangote Refinery’s alleged sack of over 800 workers and rejection of union rights. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the refinery for…
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ASCSN CONDEMNS DANGOTE REFINERY’S ANTI-WORKER ACTIONS
Union demands reinstatement of sacked workers and warns of joining full national strike. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has strongly condemned Dangote Refinery for arbitrarily dismissing workers exercising their constitutional right to unionize. ASCSN National President Shehu Mohammed called the action a violation of Nigeria’s Constitution and ILO conventions and expressed…
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ASUP NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC DECLARES INDEFINITE STRIKE
Staff withdraw services over stalled salary structure implementation and retirement age policy. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic chapter in Zaria, Kaduna State, began an indefinite strike Tuesday. Union Chairman Malam Usman Suleiman announced the action follows a failed demand for formal approval of the Polytechnic Salary Structure (CONPCASS/CONTEDISS) and extension…
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DANGOTE-PENGASSAN MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK; STRIKE CONTINUES
Over 800 sacked workers remain a key issue as talks stall, fueling ongoing strike in oil sector. A nine-hour conciliation meeting between the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Group over the dismissal of 800 workers ended with no agreement on reinstatement and unionisation. Minister of Labour Muhammad Dingyadi said progress was made, but key issues…
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NUPRC CALLS FOR DIALOGUE TO END DANGOTE REFINERY LABOUR DISPUTE
Regulatory chief urges peaceful talks to protect Nigeria’s energy supply amidst union conflict. Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has called on Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN to engage in dialogue to resolve their ongoing labour dispute amicably. Komolafe stressed the need for NUPENG and all parties to avoid disruptions…
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TUC DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF WORKERS SACKED BY DANGOTE REFINERY
Union warns against anti-worker actions, threatens national strike if demands ignored. The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the alleged sack of Dangote Petroleum Refinery workers for joining PENGASSAN, calling it unconstitutional and anti-worker. TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro demands their immediate reinstatement, a public apology, and an independent investigation involving the Ministry…
