Tag: PENGASSAN
“4,000 jobs at risk”: PENGASSAN kicks against Tinubu’s order on oil revenue
“If this is allowed to sit through the way it is today, in the next few months, our members are…
20 years on, Esele pays glowing tribute to late PENGASSAN president, Okoro
According to him, Okoro’s leadership was a legacy of grit and unity as it was transformative. He inaugurated strategic training…
Lagos protest: NANS accuses PENGASSAN of threatening local industry
The students accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of taking actions that harm ordinary…
Shettima warns PENGASSAN: ‘Dangote is an Institution, don’t mess with him’
“If he had invested $10 billion in Microsoft, Amazon, or Google, he would probably be worth $70 to $80 billion…
Nigerians lament as cooking gas prices soar to ₦1,800 per kg
The shortage was caused mainly by a three-day strike by oil workers, which disrupted gas supply across the country
Rift with PENGASSAN: Dangote Refinery applauds Tinubu, Nigerians
PENGASSAN last Wednesday called off its industrial dispute with Dangote Refinery after government’s intervention. The strike was triggered by the…
ADC joins NUPENG, PENGASSAN in rejecting NNPC asset sale plan
The party also called on the National Assembly to reject any amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act that favour private…
PENGASSAN vows to resume strike if Dangote defaults on agreement
The strike was initially triggered by the reported mass sack of more than 800 Nigerian workers by Dangote Petrochemicals and…
PENGASSAN ends strike after Dangote, FG reach truce
PENGASSAN also confirmed it would begin the process of ending the strike. PENGASSAN had announced the strike on Sunday, asking…
PENGASSAN strike threat economic stability, NECA warns
NECA stated that while trade unions had the right to protest and strike, such rights must be exercised responsibly, within…
National Grid in peril as PENGASSAN-Dangote row hits gas supply
“These timely actions enabled the NISO National Control Centre (NCC) to minimise the impact of the labour-induced gas shortages and…
NLC declares war on Dangote, orders nationwide mobilisation of workers
In a strongly worded statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the Dangote Group of “gross impunity and union-busting,” warning that…
Oil sector in turmoil as PENGASSAN closes key petroleum agencies nationwide
At the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, the main gate was locked, and employees were stranded outside.
PENGASSAN declares nationwide strike over face-off with Dangote
While PENGASSAN claims some 800 staff were sacked and replaced with foreign workers, Dangote management has denied mass dismissals.
Battle with Dangote: PENGASSAN orders members to abandon duty posts for prayers
The Management of Dangote Refinery has denied the allegation of mass sacking of workers by PENGASSAN.
Gas supply cut to Dangote refinery sparks reps’ intervention
Committee chairman Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere said the union acted too quickly without following the proper labour laws.
Dangote Refinery labels PENGASSAN’s shutdown call as Economic Sabotage
Reacting to the development, Dangote Refinery said: “This is a brazen, albeit shocking display of lawlessness and criminality by PENGASSAN.…
Unabated Showdown: PENGASSAN orders shutdown of supply to Dangote Refinery
In a letter dated 26 September, signed by the union’s General Secretary Lumumba Okugbawa, PENGASSAN accused the refinery of unlawfully…
PENGASSAN issues ultimatum to Dangote Refinery over sacked workers
PENGASSAN had earlier alleged that workers were asked to go because they decided to the labour unions.
Oil workers raise alarm over secrecy in planned asset sales
The unions pointed out that important exploration projects in places like Benue Trough, Anambra Basin, Sokoto Basin, and others have…
NUPENG, PENGASSAN reject sale of National Oil stakes
Osifo added that such a move could endanger the welfare of oil workers, noting that NUPENG and PENGASSAN collectively constitute…
Fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN rallies behind NUPENG in fight against Dangote
PENGASSAN warned that it may also shut down refinery operations if the company continues to block workers from joining unions.
Labour leaders, oil workers excited by operational status of Port Harcourt Refinery
If there was any significant take-away from the facility tour of the Port Harcourt refinery complex by the leadership of…
Why Port Harcourt Refinery can’t bring down prices of petroleum products – PENGASSAN
Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, said this on Tuesday while confirming that the Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed production.…
Port Harcourt Refinery functional, PENGASSAN affirms
Giving further detail on the current state of Port Harcourt refinery, Osifo stated that the plant's Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)…
Why FG should increase stake in Dangote refinery to 45% – PENGASSAN
Mr Festus Osifo, President, PENGASSAN, made the call on Tuesday while presenting a communique and recommendations from the 3rd edition…
Indians taking over low-level jobs in oil and gas – PENGASSAN
Mr Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN’s President said Indians are taking over low-level jobs in the sector in blatant abuse of the…
COVID-19 hits PENGASSAN president Osifo, who opposes vaccination
Osifo had in April 2021, written to the management of oil and gas firms, countering their decision to implement vaccination…
PENGASSAN suspends proposed strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says it has suspended its proposed strike over Chevron…
Anti-labour practices: PENGASSAN issues 7- day ultimatum to Agip oil
PENGASSAN gives Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited 7- day to address the alleged anti- labour practices against its members.