57 h. ago Nigeria’s daily oil output plunged 16% during brief Dangote refinery strike

Nigeria’s daily oil and gas production slumped during a brief nationwide strike by oil workers’ union PENGASSAN that was called read more Nigeria’s daily oil output plunged 16% during brief Dangote refinery strike

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58 h. ago PENGASSAN strike cuts 283,000 barrels from Nigeria’s daily oil production

Nigeria’s daily oil and gas production slumped during a brief nationwide strike by oil workers’ union PENGASSAN that was called read more PENGASSAN strike cuts 283,000 barrels from Nigeria’s daily oil production

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3 d. ago Oil union calls off strike as Dangote redeploys sacked workers

The federal government has successfully brokered an agreement between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) read more Oil union calls off strike as Dangote redeploys sacked workers

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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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4 d. ago Oil Workers’ Strike: Operator Maintains Grid Stability Amid Gas

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said it has successfully maintained stability on the national grid despite experiencing significant generation shortfalls triggered by industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The strike, which disrupted key operations within the gas supply chain, led to widespread gas shortages, adversely impacting […]

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4 d. ago Oil Workers’ Strike: No Disruption Of Petrol Sales, Commercial Activities In Anambra

The nationwide strike embarked upon by the PENGASSAN had no effect in Anambra State as normal sale of petroleum products  went unhindred across the state. Also, normal business and social activities were observed in all parts of the state, especially in the major cities of Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and, Ihiala. LEADERSHIP findings showed that […]

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago NLC threatens shutdown over Dangote’s dispute with oil workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down operations at all Dangote Group facilities nationwide in response to what it describes as a sustained campaign of anti-worker practices, particularly in the oil and gas sector.  The move comes amid a deepening labour dispute between the Dangote Group and key […] The post NLC threatens shutdown over Dangote’s dispute with oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Striking Oil Workers Shut Down NNPC, Ministry, Regulators’ Offices in Abuja

Oil workers across Nigeria began their strike on Monday, shutting down offices of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstresam Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other key agencies. The action, which began early Monday morning, has effectively halted routine operations […]

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5 d. ago TUC Demands Immediate Reinstatement Of Sacked Dangote Refinery Workers

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of workers allegedly dismissed by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery for joining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). According to the Guardian, TUC’s Secretary General, Mr. Nuhu Toro, made the demand in a statement […] The post TUC Demands Immediate Reinstatement Of Sacked Dangote Refinery Workers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PENGASSAN’s Strike Over Dangote Refinery Unnecessary — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has told the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to leave Dangote Refinery alone, describing the strike action by oil workers as absolutely unnecessary. MURIC’s Founder/Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola said on Monday, where he suspected hidden motives behind the planned strike. “Going by what Nigeria […]

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6 d. ago Oil Workers, Dangote Dispute: Operator Warns Against Undermining National Grid Stability

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has expressed serious concerns over the ongoing industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery, which has led to an official directive suspending the supply of crude oil and natural gas to the refinery. This development threatens to impact […]

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6 d. ago Oil Workers’ Strike: Nationwide Blackout Looms As GenCos Get Notice Of Gas Supply Cut

A nationwide blackout is looming as the power generating companies (GenCos) said they may be forced to shut down their thermal power plants following strike directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The executive secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, Dr. Joy Ogaji, confirmed the development in […]

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6 d. ago Dangote, Oil Workers Dispute: NUPRC Urges Dialogue To Avoid Disruption

  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged a peaceful resolution to ongoing disputes between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the petroleum workers’ unions, emphasising the need for dialogue to avoid disruptions in the country’s energy supply. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, the chief executive of NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, […]

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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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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom indigenous workers sue oil firms over local content Act violation

From Isaac Job, Uyo Indigenous skilled workers in Akwa Ibom have dragged an oil company, its contractor, and subcontractor before the Federal High Court, Uyo, over alleged conspiracy and violation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010. The case filed under Suit No. FHC/UY/CS/98/2025 was instituted by the Association of […] The post Akwa Ibom indigenous workers sue oil firms over local content Act violation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago A’Ibom indigenous workers sue oil firms over local content Act violation

From Isaac Job, Uyo Indigenous skilled workers in Akwa Ibom have dragged an oil company, its contractor, and subcontractor before the Federal High Court, Uyo, over alleged conspiracy and violation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010. The case filed under Suit No. FHC/UY/CS/98/2025 was instituted by the Association of […] The post A’Ibom indigenous workers sue oil firms over local content Act violation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s oil and gas sector may be headed for a major crisis as the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have declared support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its nationwide […] The post Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fears Of Fuel Shortages Rise As Oil Workers Begin Strike Today

As the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) gears up for a strike on Monday, there are fears of queues returning due to the anticipated fuel shortage. The industrial action is in response to the Dangote Refinery’s refusal to allow imported Compressed Natural Gas truck drivers to join any trade union. NUPENG […]

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