49 h. ago Nigerians have gained nothing from fuel subsidy removal – Kenneth Okonkwo

Nollywood veteran Kenneth Okonkwo has lamented that, despite the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigerians have yet to benefit. Okonkwo, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made this assertion on Tuesday while answering questions during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Political Paradigm’ show. When asked what was different […] The post Nigerians have gained nothing from fuel subsidy removal – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Account for N14trn fuel subsidy savings or face legal action, SERAP tasks 36 govs, Wike

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the 36 state governors in Nigeria and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike to without further delay disclose the spending details of the estimated N14 trillion fuel subsidy savings they collected from FAAC allocations, including details and locations of projects executed with the […] The post Account for N14trn fuel subsidy savings or face legal action, SERAP tasks 36 govs, Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court strikes out Funtua’s suit against 9mobile over alleged share transfer

By Lukman Olabiyi The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by businessman, Abubakar Ismaila Isa Funtua over the alleged unauthorized transfer of 43 million shares to Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operators of 9mobile. Delivering judgment on September 24, 2025, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that Isa lacked the locus […] The post Court strikes out Funtua’s suit against 9mobile over alleged share transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN shuns court order, vows to continue strike

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has pledged to go ahead with its planned strike in an act of defiance against a restraining order from the National Industrial Court. Daily Sun reported that the National Industrial Court in Abuja restrained PENGASSAN from embarking on its industrial action against Dangote Petroleum […] The post Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN shuns court order, vows to continue strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Restrains Oil Workers From Cutting Gas Supply To Dangote Refinery

Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The court, in a ruling on an ex parte application by Dangote Refinery oyesterday, stopped the defendants, which included […]

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1 week ago Dangote: NLC says no more negotiations, sets affiliates on red alert

• Court stops PENGASSAN’s strike against Dangote Refinery By Bimbola Oyesola The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) last night issued a 72-hour mobilisation alert to its affiliates should Dangote Group resist the unionisation of workers across all its conglomerates in the country. The NLC accused the conglomerate of operating with impunity, violating workers’ rights and engaging […] The post Dangote: NLC says no more negotiations, sets affiliates on red alert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Defies Court Order, Continues With Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court in Abuja had earlier restrained PENGASSAN from embarking on a nationwide strike. The post Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Defies Court Order, Continues With Nationwide Strike appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Court stops PENGASSAN, others from cutting gas supply to Dangote Refinery

Tribune Online Court stops PENGASSAN, others from cutting gas supply to Dangote Refinery Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)... Court stops PENGASSAN, others from cutting gas supply to Dangote Refinery Tribune Online

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1 week ago JUST IN: Court Stops PENGASSAN, Others From Cutting Gas Supply To Dangote Refinery

Justice Subilim restrained the defendants which included NNPCL, NMDPRA, and the NUPRC from cutting crude and gas supply to Dangote Refinery. The post JUST IN: Court Stops PENGASSAN, Others From Cutting Gas Supply To Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Dangote refinery secures backing as forum flays DAPPMAN’s N1.5tr subsidy initiative

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Nigerian Interfaith Forum (NIF) have backed Dangote Refinery and flayed a plot by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to bring back fuel subsidy. It noted that DAPPMAN’s push for a N1.505 trillion backdoor subsidy would […] The post Dangote refinery secures backing as forum flays DAPPMAN’s N1.5tr subsidy initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Your Suffering Like Painful Surgery, But Growth, Prosperity Await,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Since assuming office in May 2023, Tinubu has introduced sweeping economic reforms, including the removal of the fuel subsidy that led to an increase in the cost of living for the masses. The post ‘Your Suffering Like Painful Surgery, But Growth, Prosperity Await,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago The Driver’s Revolution: Empowering The Gig Economy’s Workforce

Traditional ride-hailing models create precarious realities for Nigerian drivers through extractive business practices. Platforms deduct 20% to 25% commissions while drivers bear soaring operational costs including vehicle maintenance and fuel. Macroeconomic factors, particularly fuel subsidy removal, have intensified this conflict, forcing drivers to work extended hours—sometimes morning until midnight—just to meet daily targets. This broken […]

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2 w. ago Otedola accuses Jonathan administration of N2tri subsidy fraud

•Don’t rewrite history, Says Umar Sani Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has reignited the debate on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy regime, alleging that corruption remains rampant in the system. In a recent statement, Otedola accused members of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), which he claims to have founded, of perpetuating a corrupt […] The post Otedola accuses Jonathan administration of N2tri subsidy fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria breaks the oil spell of fuel subsidy after half a century

For half a century, Nigeria’s most enduring social contract was not enshrined in a constitution but at the petrol pump. read more Nigeria breaks the oil spell of fuel subsidy after half a century

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3 w. ago Court stops NUPENG’s bid to shut down Dangote refinery, others over dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Direct Trucking Company Drivers’ Association have been stopped from taking any step to shut down or disrupt the production activities at the Dangote Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the Abuja division of the National Industrial Court (NIC) restrained the unions […] The post Court stops NUPENG’s bid to shut down Dangote refinery, others over dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Dangote Refinery dares DAPPMAN to go to court over subsidy dispute

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said it is fully prepared to defend its position in court against the Depot and Petroleum read more Dangote Refinery dares DAPPMAN to go to court over subsidy dispute

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3 w. ago Court Bars NUPENG From Shutting Down Dangote Refinery, Others Over Dispute

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association have been restrained from taking any step or industrial action to shut down or disrupt production activities at the Dangote Refinery. The two bodies were stopped from embarking on any industrial strike through their members and agents pending the […]

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3 w. ago Dangote Refinery Says It Won’t Absorb Extra N1.5trn Costs Demanded By DAPPMAN

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restated its position in the ongoing dispute with the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), saying the group’s demand of an annual subsidy of ₦1.505 trillion to cover additional costs linked to coastal logistics was untenable. In a statement signed by its management and made available to journalists […]

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3 w. ago ‘Go To Court’, Dangote Dares DAPPMAN, Alleges Marketers Demanded ₦1.5trn Fuel Subsidy

The Association had issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Refinery, to either retract the smuggling allegation against it, or face legal action. The post ‘Go To Court’, Dangote Dares DAPPMAN, Alleges Marketers Demanded ₦1.5trn Fuel Subsidy appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘Go to Court,’ Dangote Refinery dares marketers, alleges N1.5trn subsidy demands

Tribune Online ‘Go to Court,’ Dangote Refinery dares marketers, alleges N1.5trn subsidy demands But Dangote Refinery, in a statement made available to Tribune Online, however, affirmed its resolve not to grant the alleged supply demands, daring the DAPPMAN to a legal battle. ‘Go to Court,’ Dangote Refinery dares marketers, alleges N1.5trn subsidy demands Tribune Online

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