4 d. ago ‘Oil Workers’ Strike Will Deepen Hardship For Nigerians’, CSOs Warn Labour Unions

A coalition of civil society organisations, faith leaders, and trade groups has strongly condemned the recent actions of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) following strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), and the Trade […]

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5 d. ago NLC puts workers on red alert over Dangote–PENGASSAN dispute

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has placed its affiliate unions and members on red alert as tensions deepen between the read more NLC puts workers on red alert over Dangote–PENGASSAN dispute

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6 d. ago FG summons PENGASSAN, Dangote to emergency meeting over dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has summoned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Refinery to an emergency conciliation meeting scheduled for Monday in Abuja, following the union’s threat to embark on strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this […] The post FG summons PENGASSAN, Dangote to emergency meeting over dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kebbi govt have no hand in teacher’s salaries deduction – NLC, NUT

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have distanced themselves from the involvement of the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, in illegal deductions from the teachers’ salaries allegedly meant for the Teachers Registration Certificate. State Chairman of NLC, Murtala Usman and NUT chairman, Adamu Usman Isgogo, […] The post Kebbi govt have no hand in teacher’s salaries deduction – NLC, NUT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Oil Workers Demand Reinstatement Of Colleagues At Dangote Refinery

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has  demanded the immediate reinstatement of Nigerian workers sacked by the Dangote Refinery, labelling the action as an unjust termination and a violation of the labour laws. The union expressed outrage at the refinery’s management, accusing it of anti-labour practices. It gave the management […]

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7 d. ago “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday addressed reports of the dismissal of some Nigerian employees, providing clarification as tensions rose between the refinery’s management and oil workers’ unions. A leaked internal memo earlier in the week indicated that several Nigerian workers had been dismissed for allegedly joining labour unions. The development drew sharp reactions from […] The post “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Labour Unions Reject FG’s Plan To Allegedly Sell Stakes In JVs

The controversy follows President Tinubu’s directive for a reassessment of the NNPCL’s 30% management fee and 30% frontier exploration deduction under the PIA. The post Labour Unions Reject FG’s Plan To Allegedly Sell Stakes In JVs appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Ondo Workers Write Aiyedatiwa, Demand N256K New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State Council, has written to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to formally demand an immediate upward review of the minimum wage for the State workers to the sum of N256,950.00k. The Ondo State government currently pays N73,000 as minimum wage, which the labour unions said can no longer meet the workers’ […]

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1 week ago NLC’s misguided meddling: Ajaero’s political gambit risks derailing Nigeria’s Labour Movement.

By Chukwuma Okeke In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has thrust the once venerable union into the heart of a senatorial squabble, vowing mass protests and legal battles over the prolonged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This ill-advised intervention not only oversteps the NLC’s mandate […] The post NLC’s misguided meddling: Ajaero’s political gambit risks derailing Nigeria’s Labour Movement. appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NUTGTWN dissolves Edo State executive committee over resignation of union’s representative

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has dissolved the Edo State Executive Committee following the resignation of its union’s representative from the Nigeria Labour Congress Edo State Caretaker Committee. The dissolution was announced in a statement issued by the union’s Secretary General, Comrade Ali […] The post NUTGTWN dissolves Edo State executive committee over resignation of union’s representative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Even for labour unions and their leaders, there is expiry date

Tribune Online Even for labour unions and their leaders, there is expiry date In product manufacturing, especially food and drugs, there is something called expiry date. It is the date set on the pack beyond which the drug loses its potency. Based on scientific analysis of the rated potency, a time belt is usually created for the product to serve its purpose. It runs from the manufacturing date […] Even for labour unions and their leaders, there is expiry date Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Engage in constructive dialogue with Dangote, Ndume tells NUPENG, others

Ali Ndume, the Senator representing Borno South, has urged oil industry stakeholders, particularly labour unions and marketers, to resolve their read more Engage in constructive dialogue with Dangote, Ndume tells NUPENG, others

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3 w. ago Despite FG’s clarification: Opposition mounts against fuel tax

•Manufacturers, business owners, economists, labour say levy counterproductive, will worsen hardship By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye (Abuja), Merit Ibe (Lagos), Adanna Nnamani (Abuja) The Federal Government’s plan to introduce a five per cent surcharge on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel has ignited widespread concern among citizens, businesses, labour unions, and economic analysts.  The fuel tax, which is […] The post Despite FG’s clarification: Opposition mounts against fuel tax appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery

The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The post UPDATED: NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister

NUPENG directed its members to protest against alleged moves by the Dangote Refinery to prevent its CNG tanker drivers from joining labour unions. The post NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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