NUPENG Suspends Strike as Dangote Refinery Agrees to Workers’ Union Rights
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its threatened strike following an agreement with Dangote Refinery management to formally recognise workers’ rights to unionise. Following the Federal Government brokered peace between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical […]
FG Brokers Peace Between NUPENG, Dangote as Union Suspends Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, leading to the suspension of the union’s strike. NUPENG had embarked on the industrial action on Monday, in protest against the refinery’s policy barring employees from unionising with […]
Speaker Abbas Pushes Africa–Asia Trade, Green Energy, Digital Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger trade and investment frameworks between Africa and Asia, particularly in green energy and digital economies, to drive innovation and sustainable growth. Abbas made the call on Monday in Beirut, Lebanon, during the First General Meeting of the Asian–African Parliamentary Council, […]
PENGASSAN Backs NUPENG, Demands Full Unionisation at Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared its full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in the ongoing dispute over workers’ rights at the Dangote Refinery. It will be recalled that Dangote Refinery recently procured 10,000 CNG-powered trucks to distribute […]
NBA Hails NSITF’s Presentation at 65th Annual Conference as Eye Opener
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the participation of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at its 65th Annual Conference in Enugu as an eye opener for many lawyers, particularly on the workings of the Fund and the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The commendation came when the Chairman of the […]
NLC Accuses Dangote of Anti-Union Practices, Threatens Nationwide Action
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in a fierce battle against what it described as the “anti-union, anti-worker, and monopolistic capitalist strategy” of the Dangote Group. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, NLC President, Comrade Joe […]
New Rule; FCCPC to Fine Defaulting Digital Lenders N100m
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operators of digital lending services in Nigeria now risk fines of up to ₦100 million or 1% of their annual turnover, as well as disqualification of directors for as long as five years. This, is if they fail to comply with the new Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON […]
Compliance: Lawyers Urged to Lead Advocacy on Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu Legal practitioners In Nigeria have been urged to be advocates of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) and show example through compliance in their various Chambers. This was the view of the Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaṣeun Faleye, at the 65th NBA Annual Conference in Enugu. “The […]
NSITF Urges Localised Approaches as Experts Push for Preventive Risk Management
By Chinedu Echianu Experts have warned that global risk frameworks without local adaptation are bound to fail. They stressed the need for preventive strategies and stronger collaboration in addressing emerging threats such as cyber attacks, climate shocks, and pandemics. Speaking at the 24th Annual International Conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) […]
NNPCL Reforms on Course to revive dormant oil fields – Ojulari
By Chinedu Echianu The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, says the company is pressing ahead with reforms to revive dormant oil fields and attract fresh investment, despite challenges. Ojulari stated this on Thursday, when the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association […]