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IndustriALL Global Union bemoan expatriate quota abuse in Nigeria
The IndustriALL Global Union Federation has decried the rate of expatriate quota abuse in the oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria.
NUPENG seeks federal government’s intervention over ‘unfair’ labour practices by oil firm
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called for the urgent intervention of the Federal Ministry of Labour, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to prevail on the management of Nexen Petroleum over what it called ‘unfair labour practices’ on workers in the company.
Road accidents: FRSC calls on transport unions for help
Following the rising incidence of road traffic crashes and fatalities, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on various transport unions to assist in reducing road carnage.
NNPC promises abundance of petroleum products for yuletide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has revealed that it has made adequate preparations for the yuletide saying petroleum products will be in abundance across the nation.
FRSC: Old trucks on Nigerian roads must be changed
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says most of the trucks plying Nigerian roads are very old and must be changed to further enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
Anambra government moves against tanker drivers
Petrol-bearing tankers are no longer permitted to move around during day time in Anambra State, Information and Public Enlightenment Commissioner Don Adinuba, said on Friday.
NUPENG raises the alarm over bad roads, extortion by touts
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has raised the alarm over the worsening state of roads , especially Federally owned ones across the country. This was even as it condemned the rising wave of harassment of its members by touts, popularly called area boys.
Oil sector workers reject inclusion in IPPIS wage system
The oil sector workers on Tuesday rejected a move by the Federal Government to incorporate its workers wage into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (lPPIS).
NNPC chief urges support from PENGASSAN, NUPENG
The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, has called on the oil and gas industry unions, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), to support his management’s vision to reposition the corporation.
Cross River governor lifts suspension on IPMAN
The suspension slammed on Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria a month ago by the Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has been lifted.
NUPENG, NNPC meeting deadlocked, to reconvene
The meeting called by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Lagos over the seven-day ultimatum issued the Federal Government by NUPENG ended in a deadlock on Thursday.
NUPENG threatens strike over agreement violation
Nigerians may have to go through another fuel crisis soon should the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) go ahead with its threat of shutting down operation in the downstream sector in protest against the alleged violation of agreement with Chevron Nigeria Limited.NUPENG
NUPENG, NNPC meeting to avert strike, fuel scarcity
Representatives of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company and leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers are presently meeting in Abuja to avert industrial action as a result of the seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on Wednesday by NUPENG.
Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG issues seven-day ultimatum
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, on Wednesday, issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government.
NUPENG issues strike notice over agreement with Chevron
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, on Wednesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari administration to compel Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, to honour the agreement it reached with the union on June 20.
DPR, LPG retailers clash over clampdown on cooking gas plants, outlets
The Federal Government’s target to deepen the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly called cooking gas suffered a huge setback recently with the recent clampdown on cooking gas plants and other unapproved outlets by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) over safety concerns.
NUPENG asks President Buhari to rejig economic team, prioritise security, infrastructure
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to rejig his economic team and prioritise security as well as infrastructural development among others, as he begins his second term of four years as president of Nigeria.
Apapa gridlock: NUPENG urges Lagos government to develop Orile truck park
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has appealed to the Lagos State Government to help in rehabilitation of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Truck Park at Orile.
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Oil prices rise on OPEC deficit forecast
Oil prices rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses after OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve said the economic outlook was favorable.
Porsche gets 30,000 down payments for new electric car
Some 30,000 drivers have made down payments for Porsche’s first electric car, according to the high-end automaker’s chief executive.
Anthony Joshua thanks Nigerian envoy for inspiring him
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed appreciation to the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, for psyching him up to reclaim his titles.
Rinsola Babajide’s brace sends Liverpool to next round of English Super Cup
Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide was the heroine for Liverpool Ladies in their Women Super League Cup 3-1 win over Durham FC at Prenton Park.
Rivers governor threatens to sack traditional ruler over ‘romance’ with Bayelsa governor
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on on leaders of Kalabari ethnic group inn the State to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, not to allow himself to be used by external forces to create disunity in the State.
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President Buhari, CAN, PFN mourn demise of Reinhard Bonnke
“It is with sorrow that the Bonnke family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2019,” it stated.
Federal government suspends eight officials over electrocution at Ikoyi Custodial Centre
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has approved the suspension of seven senior officers and one junior personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service over the unfortunate electrocution of 5 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Lagos in order to facilitate unfettered investigation into the said incident.
NNL: Gateway Utd and Apex Krane to clash at Moshood Abiola stadium
MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, will come alive again on Saturday 7th December 2019 as Gateway United FC host Apex Krane FC in matchday 3 of the 2019/2020 NNL season.
Frank Lampard not perturbed despite Everton defeat
Chelsea lost 3-1 at Everton on Saturday, though Frank Lampard insists he is not yet at the point where he thinks transfers are needed.
We’re ready to defend our mandates – Oyo council chairmen
Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Councillors in all the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Oyo State, who were recently sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on Thursday, vowed to defend their mandate said to be given to them by the people in their respective areas, through all legal means.