workers’ rights

Edo Medical Workers Threaten Warning Strike Amid Strong Condemnation from Okpebholo
Although the Edo State government has dismissed the ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) as misguided, the union...

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Politics Today
1 day ago1 day ago

Although the Edo State government has dismissed the ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) as misguided, the union members remain resolute in continuing their industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Friday. In a statement released last week by the union’s State Chairman, Comrade Osagie Ogbeide, and Secretary,...

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Ebonyi Government Urges Mining Companies to Prioritize Employee Safety and Well-Being
Chief David Aja Ogbonna, the Special Adviser on Solid Minerals for Ebonyi South Zone to the Ebonyi State Governor, has urged mining firms within the...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Chief David Aja Ogbonna, the Special Adviser on Solid Minerals for Ebonyi South Zone to the Ebonyi State Governor, has urged mining firms within the region to prioritize the safety of their employees by supplying adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). He further recommended that these companies set up private medical clinics near their mining operations...

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Breaking News: SSANU and NASU Rally in Abuja to Demand Fulfillment of Promises
On Thursday, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On Thursday, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) organized a demonstration in Abuja. The protest called for the urgent enforcement of several longstanding agreements made with the Federal Government. The rally took place at Yakubu Gowon...

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Bishop Kukah Urges Dangote and PENGASSAN: Empower Workers to Join Unions They Truly Choose
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has underscored the importance of safeguarding Nigerian workers’ constitutional right to affiliate with unions of their preference.Speaking...

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has underscored the importance of safeguarding Nigerian workers’ constitutional right to affiliate with unions of their preference.Speaking while leading a delegation of concerned citizens to mediate the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Bishop Kukah highlighted...

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Tanker Drivers Show Strong Support for PTD and NUPENG in Confidence Vote
Tanker drivers from various regions across the nation have expressed strong support for the Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Tanker drivers from various regions across the nation have expressed strong support for the Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), while simultaneously rejecting statements made by an anonymous group calling itself the PTD Elders Forum. These drivers emphasized that this so-called Elders Forum is not recognized...

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French Unions Unite in Powerful Strike, Rallying Against Macron’s Austerity and Spending Cuts
While tens of thousands have gathered, turnout remains lower than the previous massive protest that saw half a million march nationwide. French trade unions have...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

While tens of thousands have gathered, turnout remains lower than the previous massive protest that saw half a million march nationwide. French trade unions have initiated another extensive day of strikes across the country, intensifying demands on newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to abandon the current austerity measures and halt further reductions in public...

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PENGASSAN Rejects Claims of Halting Strike, Issues Strong Warning to Dangote
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has refuted claims that it endorsed the communiqué purportedly concluding its recent nationwide strike...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has refuted claims that it endorsed the communiqué purportedly concluding its recent nationwide strike involving Dangote Refinery, emphasizing that their primary grievances remain unaddressed. The industrial action, which significantly impacted the oil and gas industry’s operations, was reportedly halted on Wednesday following government mediation....

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Oil Union Calls Off Strike, Demands Dangote Refinery Uphold Agreement
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its nationwide strike targeting the Dangote Group, following several days of...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its nationwide strike targeting the Dangote Group, following several days of significant disturbances within the oil and gas industry. The strike, which commenced on Sunday, September 28, was initiated in response to the termination of over 800 employees who had voluntarily...

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Dangote’s Refinery and Nigeria’s Labour Union: Navigating a Complex Challenge
Nigeria’s relationship with oil has always been fraught with complexity. From the initial discovery of crude oil in Oloibiri to the persistent fuel shortages that...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Nigeria’s relationship with oil has always been fraught with complexity. From the initial discovery of crude oil in Oloibiri to the persistent fuel shortages that disrupt everyday life, oil is less a mere commodity and more a battleground where power struggles, political interests, and survival instincts intersect. The latest chapter in this ongoing saga is...

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NLC Launches Nationwide Strike Against Dangote Group, Declares War Over “Plantations of Exploitation
Nigeria’s organised labour movement has escalated its opposition against Africa’s largest business empire, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide strike in...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Nigeria’s organised labour movement has escalated its opposition against Africa’s largest business empire, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide strike in response to what it describes as the Dangote Group’s entrenched “anti-worker agenda” and “exploitative labour practices.” In a sharply worded internal communication dated Monday, September 29, 2025, and signed by...

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