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A labor dispute between Nigeria’s oil workers’ union and the Dangote Refinery has escalated, with the union ordering an immediate halt to gas and crude deliveries following mass layoffs. The union claims over 800 Nigerian workers were dismissed and replaced by foreign staff, calling the refinery’s actions unjustified. Dangote management argues the cuts were necessary for safety and efficiency, labeling the union’s move as unlawful interference. The standoff adds pressure to the $20 billion facility, already struggling with crude shortages and foreign exchange issues. A prolonged shutdown could disrupt fuel supplies and worsen economic instability in Nigeria.