Tag: #DangoteRefinery
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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…
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FG REAFFIRMS STEADY PETROLEUM SUPPLY, RESOLVES DANGOTE REFINERY ISSUES
Government assures no disruption as crude-for-naira deal and worker disputes at Dangote Refinery are settled. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a steady supply of refined petroleum products following a review by the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative committee. Finance Minister Wale Edun confirmed the suspension of…
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PENGASSAN DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF 800+ NIGERIAN WORKERS SACKED BY DANGOTE REFINERY
Union slams refinery for replacing Nigerians with foreign nationals, threatens legal action. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has issued a stern ultimatum to Dangote Refinery to recall over 800 Nigerian workers allegedly dismissed and replaced by foreign nationals, mainly Indians. The union condemned the mass termination as anti-labour and…
