Tag: #DangoteRefinery
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NIGERIA TAKES STRONG STEP WITH 15% TAX ON IMPORTED PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL REFINING
Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has praised the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% import tax on petrol and diesel, calling it a move that will grow the economy, promote local production, and create jobs for youth. ECCIMA President Sir Odeiga Jideonwo highlighted the negative impact of excessive importation on…
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COURT ADJOURNS DANGOTE PETROLEUM REFINERY’S SUIT AGAINST NNPCL OVER OIL IMPORT LICENCE DISPUTE TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others concerning oil import licences. The hearing, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to the presiding judge Justice Mohammed Umar’s absence, as he was sitting…
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LPG USERS, RETAILERS URGE FG TO ENSURE STEADY SUPPLY AND PRICE STABILITY
Consumers and retailers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), or cooking gas, are calling on the Federal Government to secure consistent availability and stable prices following recent hikes linked to the Dangote Refinery strike. Speaking to NAN in Abuja, users acknowledged that queues and shortages are easing but stressed government action is needed to fully restore…
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NEPZA REAFFIRMS 10-YEAR BAN ON STRIKES IN FREE TRADE ZONES AMID DANGOTE REFINERY DISPUTE
Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has confirmed its law bans industrial strikes and lockouts for 10 years within Free Trade Zones, including at Dangote Refinery. This move aims to preserve industrial peace and protect investments after recent union disruptions. NEPZA’s MD, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, urged unions to channel disputes through the Authority, stressing that…
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FG BROKERS PEACE BETWEEN PENGASSAN AND DANGOTE REFINERY
Strike called off as workers to be redeployed with no pay loss; union rights respected. The Federal Government has resolved the dispute between PENGASSAN and Dangote Petroleum Refinery after a two-day conciliation meeting. The agreement includes immediate redeployment of over 800 affected workers into other Dangote subsidiaries without loss of pay. It was affirmed that…
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NISO REPORTS 1,100MW POWER DROP DUE TO GAS SUPPLY STRIKE
Industrial action in gas sector triggers major power shortfall; urgent grid stabilization measures activated. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) announced a sharp drop in national grid power generation from over 4,300MW to about 3,200MW on Sept 28, caused by a strike within the gas supply chain by PENGASSAN workers. To avert a nationwide blackout,…
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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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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…
