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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has condemned Dangote Refinery's dismissal of all Nigerian staff. The union's declaration shows how quickly an industrial dispute can become a defining public judgment of a prominent figure's legacy. NUPENG President Prince Williams...

In a move that has ignited fierce debate about workers' rights versus corporate strategy, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed all its Nigerian employees, just one day after the majority joined a national union. The decision, announced in a memo citing "total reorganisation," shows how...

The Digest: The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria has urged Dangote Refinery to ensure affordable pricing and wider distribution access to stabilize the national fuel supply. DAPPMAN’s spokesperson, Ikem Ohia, emphasized that marketers seek a transparent...

The Digest: A standoff over the future of fuel distribution has left numerous filling stations in Abuja shut for days, creating new supply shocks for citizens. According to DAILY POST, the delayed rollout of the Dangote Refinery’s direct distribution scheme has caused partners like Conoil and...

The Digest: Dangote Refinery has launched free fuel deliveries to independent marketers using its new fleet of CNG-powered trucks, a move expected to reduce pump prices and stabilize supply across Southwestern states. The initiative marks a significant step in cutting logistics costs and...

The Digest: Dangote Petroleum Refinery has alleged that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) requested a N75 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices to align with depot costs, a move that would push pump prices to N950 and N1,090, respectively...

The Digest: Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has clarified that he has no intentions of entering the retail petroleum market by acquiring filling stations, despite operating Nigeria’s largest refinery. Speaking at the first-anniversary event of his refinery’s petrol production, Dangote...

The Digest: Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has publicly taunted the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for criticizing his refinery’s fuel price reduction, dismissing their concerns as anti-people and counterproductive. During the refinery’s...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned Dangote Refinery management and NUPENG leadership to a meeting amid escalating tensions over alleged violations of a recently signed agreement on workers' union rights. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: The emergency meeting...

The Digest: Dangote Refinery has announced a nationwide reduction in petrol prices and confirmed September 15, 2025, as the new start date for its direct distribution initiative using CNG trucks. Key Points: The refinery's new gantry price remains N820 per litre Retail prices reduced to...

The Digest: Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that trade union membership remains voluntary for its employees, following a public dispute with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Key Points: The company reaffirmed its compliance with Nigerian labor laws...

The Digest: Fuel loading resumed across Nigeria after the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) reached a resolution with Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The strike, triggered by unionisation disputes, was resolved after mediation. Key Points: NUPENG and Dangote Refinery...

The Digest: Dangote Refinery has assured Nigerians that fuel supplies will remain stable despite the ongoing NUPENG strike, citing its deployment of in-house drivers to sustain distribution. The refinery’s intervention aims to prevent scarcity while negotiations with unions and the government...

The Digest: Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, have initiated a nationwide shutdown of petrol distribution. The action, effective from today, Monday, September 8, is a direct result of an ongoing dispute with Dangote Refinery. Key Points: NUPENG has...

The Digest: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its fuel pump price to ₦890 per litre in Abuja, following a price cut by the private Dangote Refinery. This downward shift, a clear example of the Market's Ripple, signals a new era of price competition and market...

The Digest: Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N850 to N820 per litre. The move, effective from August 12, 2025, is part of the company’s commitment to national development. Key Points...

The Digest: The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially debunked recent rumors of a shutdown, reaffirming that its operations are running smoothly and uninterrupted. The refinery's management issued a statement assuring the public and stakeholders that production and truck loading activities...

The Digest: Dangote Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N820 to N850 per litre, marking a N30 hike. This comes after the refinery resumed its petrol sales following a suspension, pushing petrol marketers to pay more for supplies. The price rise will lead...

The Dangote Refinery has appointed David Bird, a seasoned veteran with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership change comes as the company focuses on maximizing the refinery's output, resolving production...

The Digest: Filling stations across Nigeria, including Empire Energy and Ranoil, have raised fuel prices following an increase in ex-depot rates set by Dangote Refinery and other depot owners. This price surge is driven by the impact of exchange rates and global crude oil prices. Key Points...