PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Fresh Action if Demands are Ignored
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike but warned it will not hesitate to resume without notice if its demands are not met. The strike, which began on September 28, was sparked by the sudden dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, […]
FG Brokers Peace Between PENGASSAN, Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, following days of industrial unrest. PENGASSAN, which began a nationwide strike on Monday, September 29, 2025, in protest against the disengagement of over 800 of its members, […]
Nigeria at 65: Experts Urge People-Focused Reforms to Drive Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Economists and business experts have called for consistent, transparent, and people-focused reforms if Nigeria is to build a sustainable economy beyond oil dependence. As Nigeria mark its 65 independence anniversary, Daniel Effah, Senior Business Development Manager at PUPrime Africa, highlighted that while Nigeria’s economy appears diversified, government revenue remains heavily reliant on […]
Senate Committee Approves N140bn 2025 Budget for NCDC
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has endorsed the commission’s N140 billion 2025 budget, urging judicious utilization once approved by the Senate. The approval followed a detailed presentation by NCDC Managing Director, Mr. Tsenyil Yiltsen, on Tuesday before the Senator Titus Zam-led committee. Senator Zam, Committee Chairman, stated:“After […]
MAN, Warn Strikes Against Dangote May Imapact Economy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The ongoing labour dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), PENGASSAN, and the Dangote Group has raised fresh concerns about the country’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment. Business leaders, including the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, have warned that nationwide strikes could undermine the […]
Dangote Group: NLC Mobilises for Strike as PENGASSAN Defies Injunction Rumours
By Chinedu Echianu Organised labour in Nigeria has declared a nationwide mobilisation against what it describes as the Dangote Group’s “anti-worker crusade,” with affiliate unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) placing members on full alert. In an internal memo signed by NLC […]
TUC Condemns Dangote Over Alleged Anti-Worker Practices as FG Moves to Avert PENGASSAN Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned what it described as “anti-worker actions” by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing the company of unjustly terminating employees for exercising their constitutional right to unionize. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, TUC Secretary General, Comrade General Nuhu Toro, said […]
Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Orders Nationwide Strike Over Sack of 800 Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members nationwide to withdraw their services following the alleged dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by the management of Dangote Refinery. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, and signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Okugbawa, […]
Dangote Refinery, Union Clash Over Alleged Intimidation and Mass Dismissals
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Branch, has accused the management of the refinery of engaging in targeted intimidation and harassment of union leaders. In a statement jointly signed by the Caretaker Committee (CTC) Branch Chairman, Comrade Abdulfaitai Muhammed, and Branch Secretary, […]
PENGASSAN Demands Reinstatement of 800 Sacked Nigerians at Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has condemned what it described as “anti-labour practices” by the management of Dangote Refinery, following the alleged dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers and their replacement with over 2,000 foreign workers. In a statement issued on Friday, and signed by […]