In a landmark achievement, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has successfully exported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States. This historic shipment underscores the refinery’s exceptional quality and its growing reputation as a reliable supplier of petroleum products to the global market. Fresh Petrol Hike Looms as Dangote Refinery Stops Sales in Naira According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Dangote Refinery arrived at US ports in March. An additional vessel, the Hafnia Andromeda, is scheduled to arrive at the Everglades terminal with…
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The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 35,000 bags of rice to the poor and vulnerable people of Katsina State. This is coming two weeks after it commenced the distribution of one million bags of rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Dangote Foundation Donates 80,000 Bags of Rice to Lagos State Representative of the Foundation, Mustapha Umar, disclosed this during the Katsina flag off on Tuesday at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium. Umar explained that the beneficiaries were selected across the 361 wards of the 34 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. He said that the…
Members of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget tracking and accountability recently paid an advocacy visit to the Director General of the State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB), Dr. Nasir Mahmud. CoP Visits Kano MoPB Advocates All Inclusive Immunization Policy The visit aimed to update the Director General on the activities of the CoP, share findings from the Immunization Budget Scorecard, and request improved access to immunization budget information. The CoP also sought to facilitate immunization budget releases in 2025. Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello, AHBN Zero Dose Learning Hub Project State Focal…
The Community of Practice on Immunization Budget Tracking, Accountability, and Sustainability CoP has called for an all-inclusive state immunization policy in Kano. This was part of recommendations by CoP during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Commissioner Ministry of Budget and Planning MoPB Alhaji Musa Suleiman Shanono. IWD:Kano CoP Urges Mothers, Caregivers to Prioritize Immunization The visit aims to advocate for increased funding and timely releases to address the issue of zero-dose children as well as an inclusive state immunization policy. Led by the state focal person for the AHBN Zero Dose Learning Hub project by Dr. Musa Muhammad…
My attention has been drawn to some publications with headlines suggesting that Kannywood rejected me because of my religion, and Nollywood because of my region. First of all, I did not grant any interview to any newspaper or publication in relation to this matter. How Ali Nuhu Became the King of Kannywood and Beyond However, to provide context: I was somewhat equivocal during a question-and-answer session at Nollywood in Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, USA, earlier this month, where I was asked about the challenges we encountered while making Mai Martaba and our journey to the Oscars. I mentioned issues…
The Federal Government FG has pledged it’s commitment to prioritize prevention and expanding TB Testing and treatment centres across Nigeria; emphasizing TB treatment remains free and accessible to reach the most vulnerable people. The First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, disclosed this at the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day-Community Outreach held at Sauka Community, Abuja. This year’s Commemoration is themed “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver” with our local slogan ” We Fit Do Am”. Senator Oluremi Tinubu asserted that this year’s theme is a call to action for all Nigerians and international partners, stressing, beyond…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has emphasized the need for all partners to align their projects and programs with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges. This call to action was made during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Minister Engages NESG on Six- Point Agenda for Quality Education “We must work together to fix our country’s educational system,” Dr. Alausa stressed. “The era of working in isolation is gone. We need collaborative efforts to ensure that our investments yield measurable results.” “The era of working in isolation is gone. We…
Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria’s oil production back to pre-2023 lows. Ibok-Ete Ibas Vows to End Delayed Salary Payments in Rivers State Sensational reporting of the crisis by journalists and opportunistic litigation would have inflamed tensions further, paralysing governance and risking lives. Schools and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about the sale of Chlorpheniramine and Dexamethasone injection ampoules that are mislabelled and repacked as Noristerat Injection 200mg. Samples of the counterfeit product have been reported to be found in Niger State, Bauchi State, and especially the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano state. It is important to note that the counterfeiter has been tracked and arrested for further investigation and enforcement of regulatory sanctions. NAFDAC Cracks Down on Counterfeit Rice in PortHarcourt Genuine Noristerat 200mg is a contraceptive injection that offers 8 weeks of…
The Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), organized a three-day workshop focused on developing a performance management framework to improve healthcare services in Kano State. The workshop aimed to establish a shared understanding of performance management, design a structured framework, and create an implementation plan aligned with the agency’s objectives. KSCHMA Launches Electronic Medical Records System in Kano Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, explained that the initiative will strengthen their ability to provide quality and affordable healthcare to Kano State residents…