Senate Committee Approves N140bn 2025 Budget for NCDC
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has endorsed the commission’s N140 billion 2025 budget, urging judicious utilization once approved by the Senate. The approval followed a detailed presentation by NCDC Managing Director, Mr. Tsenyil Yiltsen, on Tuesday before the Senator Titus Zam-led committee. Senator Zam, Committee Chairman, stated:“After […]
MAN, Warn Strikes Against Dangote May Imapact Economy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The ongoing labour dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), PENGASSAN, and the Dangote Group has raised fresh concerns about the country’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment. Business leaders, including the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, have warned that nationwide strikes could undermine the […]
Dangote Group: NLC Mobilises for Strike as PENGASSAN Defies Injunction Rumours
By Chinedu Echianu Organised labour in Nigeria has declared a nationwide mobilisation against what it describes as the Dangote Group’s “anti-worker crusade,” with affiliate unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) placing members on full alert. In an internal memo signed by NLC […]
TUC Condemns Dangote Over Alleged Anti-Worker Practices as FG Moves to Avert PENGASSAN Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned what it described as “anti-worker actions” by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing the company of unjustly terminating employees for exercising their constitutional right to unionize. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, TUC Secretary General, Comrade General Nuhu Toro, said […]
Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Orders Nationwide Strike Over Sack of 800 Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members nationwide to withdraw their services following the alleged dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by the management of Dangote Refinery. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, and signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Okugbawa, […]
Dangote Refinery, Union Clash Over Alleged Intimidation and Mass Dismissals
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Branch, has accused the management of the refinery of engaging in targeted intimidation and harassment of union leaders. In a statement jointly signed by the Caretaker Committee (CTC) Branch Chairman, Comrade Abdulfaitai Muhammed, and Branch Secretary, […]
PENGASSAN Demands Reinstatement of 800 Sacked Nigerians at Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has condemned what it described as “anti-labour practices” by the management of Dangote Refinery, following the alleged dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers and their replacement with over 2,000 foreign workers. In a statement issued on Friday, and signed by […]
NSITF Rated ‘Commendable’ in Nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has scored above average in a nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation, with ten of its regional and branch offices rated “Commendable” in service delivery. The evaluation, carried out by the SERVICOM Office, assessed NSITF branches in Abuja, Jos, Asaba, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Owerri, Maiduguri, Lagos Mainland, […]
Over 150 Construction Deaths in 2024: NSITF Boss Calls for Urgent Safety Overhaul
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s construction sector has recorded more than 150 deaths from site accidents in 2024, a grim statistic that underscores the urgent need for stronger safety standards. Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, raised the alarm while delivering a keynote address as special guest of honour […]
100,000 Nigerian Artisans to Sit for Certification Exams
By Oluwakemi Kindness About 100,000 trainees under the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme will sit for nationwide examinations on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The exams, organised by the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), will assess candidates’ skills in project management, occupational health and safety, and professional ethics. These modules […]