The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima for siding with Dangote Refinery in the dispute with PENGASSAN. In a statement marking World Day for Decent Work, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused Shettima of prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of Nigerian workers. He called the ongoing violations of workers’ rights a…
The Dangote Group has kicked off construction of a massive 2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, in partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings. The plant will produce 3 million metric tonnes of urea annually, using natural gas from Ethiopia’s Hilal and Calub reserves. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the project…
The refinery’s 4,000 CNG trucks project represents an investment exceeding N720 billion. Dangote Refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks started loading petroleum products at the facility on Monday, preparing for direct delivery to filling stations across the country. Our correspondent, present at the launch of the first batch of trucks, reported that they…
The fragile peace between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has broken down, sparking a heated industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability and challenges the Federal Government’s capacity to uphold labor agreements. The conflict arose after NUPENG accused the Dangote Group of reneging…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday suspended its two-day strike following a resolution reached at a meeting with representatives of the Federal Government, the Dangote Group, and other key stakeholders. The strike had caused fuel supply disruptions across several parts of the country. NUPENG National President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed…
The Federal Government’s closed-door meeting with NUPENG, Dangote Group, and key labour stakeholders has ended in a deadlock, failing to resolve the brewing industrial dispute. The meeting, led by Labour Minister Mohammed Dingyadi and Minister of State Nkiruka Onyejeocha, aimed to prevent the planned strike by NUPENG over alleged anti-union practices at Dangote Refinery. In…
The Federal Government has stepped in to avert a nationwide strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over alleged anti-union activities at the Dangote Refinery. Key Points: The Ministry of Labour expressed optimism that dialogue will resolve the dispute peacefully.
The Dangote Group has confirmed the death of Ruth Otabor, a victim of a recent road accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. In an official statement dated August 31, 2025, the company expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to Ruth’s family, friends, and loved ones. According to…
In a release by the Family’s Legal representative, Phyna’s sister passed away in the early hours of today. She was involved in a severe accident with a Dangote truck in mid-August 2025 that led to the amputation of her leg. Reports from the time stated that the Dangote Group pledged to cover her medical expenses…
Aliko Dangote has entered into a multibillion-dollar agreement with the Ethiopian government to construct a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant. The deal, signed in Addis Ababa on Thursday, grants Dangote a 60% stake in the project, while the remaining 40% will be owned by the state-run Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH). The facility will be built in…
