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FG Intervenes as TUC, PENGASSAN Clash with Dangote Refinery over Sack of Workers

The Federal Government has stepped into the escalating dispute between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and organised labour, following the alleged dismissal of workers for joining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) had on Sunday demanded the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of the affected workers, […]

‘Enough Is Enough’: Labour Threatens Showdown Over New Fuel Levy

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to withdraw its proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. TUC President-General, Festus Osifo, and General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, issued the warning in a statement released on Monday in Abuja. Describing the policy as […]

NLC, Others Defy Government Call for Talks, Vow to Proceed with Strike

Hopes of averting a planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) dwindled as both unions declined a last-minute meeting with government officials to discuss their grievances. Labor leaders remained steadfast in their decision to proceed with the strike, rejecting claims by Attorney-General of the Federation and Justice Minister […]

Avoid Economic Disruption, Private Sector Appeals To FG, NLC

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) is urging the Federal Government and labour unions to take concerted efforts in preventing any disruption to socio-economic activities. In a statement issued by Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Head of the OPSN Secretariat in Lagos, the collective comprises five business membership organizations: the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the Nigerian […]

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