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NUPENG slams Oshiomhole over comments on Dangote Refinery dispute

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Monday criticized former Nigeria Labour Congress President and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, over his remarks on the ongoing industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and Dangote Refinery management. Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, Oshiomhole condemned PENGASSAN’s […]

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NUPENG disowns ‘PTD Elders’ group, demands arrest

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has disassociated itself from a group calling itself the Elders of its Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch. In a statement on Sunday, signed by National President Williams Akporeha and General Secretary Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG stated that the group has no recognition under its constitution. The union also […]

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Reps committee to intervene in Dangote-NUPENG dispute

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has pledged to intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers to ensure stability in the sector and fairness to all stakeholders. The committee made this commitment at the end of a three-day retreat in […]

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Court stops NUPENG from embarking on strike against Dangote

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association have been restrained from taking any step or industrial action to shut down or disrupt production activities at the Dangote Refinery. The restraining order was issued by Justice E.D. Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, following an ex-parte […]

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Court bars NUPENG from disrupting Dangote, MRS operations

The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction barring the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers from blocking roads or disrupting the operations of Dangote Refinery, MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, and MRS Oil and Gas Company Limited. The order also prohibits NUPENG and allied drivers’ associations from embarking on industrial action or […]

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Ndume urges NUPENG, DAPPMAN to support Dangote Refinery

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged players in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector to support one another instead of engaging in a war of attrition which has the potential of destroying the nation’s economy. Ndume made the appeal following the face-off between the management of Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural […]

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Dangote dares NUPENG to expose $18bn refinery spending

The controversy between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers took a new turn on Friday when the Dangote refinery asked the union to expose those behind the reported $18bn spent on government-owned refineries without results. In a statement, Dangote questioned why the refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, […]

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Dangote’s free fuel delivery could harm competitors – NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has described Dangote Refinery’s plan to distribute free petrol as a “Greek gift,” suggesting the move could undermine other industry players. Dangote Refinery announced on Thursday that it would begin direct, free petrol supply in 11 states. In a statement on Friday, signed by NUPENG President, […]

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NUPENG places members on red alert for nationwide strike

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has announced the resumption of its suspended nationwide industrial action over the breach of resolutions by Dangote Group. In a statement signed by National Executive President, Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, the union expressed its displeasure over Alh Sayyu Aliu Dantata, cousin to Aliko […]

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NUPENG suspends strike after talks with Dangote Group

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has called off its two-day strike after a meeting with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, said that the Dangote refinery team, led by Sayyu Dantata, agreed to allow its drivers to unionise, according to The Punch. He added that the meeting was […]