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The Digest: In a decisive legal intervention, a national industrial court has moved to prevent a crippling strike from destabilizing Nigeria's energy sector. According to a report from Daily Post Nigeria, Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim has issued a temporary order restraining PENGASSAN from...

A nationwide industrial action has brought Nigeria's critical oil and gas sector to a standstill, escalating a labour dispute into a full-blown operational crisis. According to reports, PENGASSAN's strike has shuttered major regulatory bodies and halted fuel supply to the Dangote Refinery...

In a critical move to prevent nationwide economic disruption, the Federal Government has stepped into a fierce dispute between a corporate giant and a major union. Key Points: The Federal Government has appealed to PENGASSAN to suspend its planned nationwide strike. The strike is over...

The Digest: In a dramatic escalation of labor unrest, Nigeria's oil workers union PENGASSAN has declared a comprehensive nationwide strike, ordering all members to cease operations and specifically demanding an immediate halt to gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery. Key Points...

The conflict between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and oil workers has escalated dramatically as PENGASSAN ordered its members to cut off gas supplies to the facility, prompting an immediate response from the refinery, labeling the action as illegal. This confrontation represents a critical...

The Digest: Nigerian oil workers' union PENGASSAN has directed its members to immediately cut off all gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery, launching a strategic strike that could paralyze operations at Africa's largest refinery. The drastic move represents one of the most...

A major confrontation is escalating in Nigeria's energy sector as PENGASSAN has threatened to completely shut down operations at Dangote Refinery following the dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers. The union's ultimatum sets the stage for a potentially devastating industrial action that could...

In a move that will immediately impact millions of Nigerians, fuel marketers have confirmed plans to increase petrol prices nationwide after Dangote Refinery suspended sales in the local currency. The development threatens to reverse recent gains in fuel affordability and underscores the fragile...

The Digest: Nigerians face imminent increases in fuel costs as Dangote Petroleum Refinery announces the suspension of petrol sales in naira, effective September 28, 2025, citing the exhaustion of its crude-for-naira allocations. This decision threatens to disrupt market stability and reverse...

The Digest: In a significant escalation of labor tensions, PENGASSAN has revealed that over 800 Nigerian workers were dismissed by Dangote Refinery, alleging their replacement with Indian workers and vowing to explore all legal options if the terminations aren't reversed. The confrontation...

The Digest: In an official response to growing labor concerns, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports of mass staff dismissals, framing its recent organizational changes as a necessary safeguard against internal sabotage. The clarification positions the company's actions as protective...

The Digest: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association has called an emergency National Executive Council meeting to address the mass termination of workers by Dangote Refinery. The union's move signals a potential industrial confrontation that could significantly impact Nigeria's...

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...