For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt Refinery,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has honoured 35 distinguished indigenes for their exceptional contributions to various fields, including security, academia, and public service. The recognition took place during a ceremony on Saturday, bringing together dignitaries from different sectors to celebrate Kano’s finest talents. In a statement issued by his spokesperson,…
Nigerians should brace for a fresh hike in electricity tariffs, as the federal government prepares to implement the increase “over the next few months.” This move is aimed at transitioning the country’s electricity sector to a cost-efficient, cost-reflective tariff system that can attract private investments, according to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu…
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has issued a three-month deadline for estate developers in Lugbe, Karu, and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to regularize their construction approvals. The FHA also announced the suspension of all ongoing developments in these areas until the necessary documentation is provided. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Access Bank has announced the appointment of Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective January 7, 2025. According to a statement made available to Africa Health Report, AHR on Saturday by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, the move, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre. The new price takes effect immediately from Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony…
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano In a bid to transform the livestock sector and enhance food security, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State paid a working visit to the headquarters of the newly established Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in Abuja. He was warmly received by the Minister, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, alongside other key…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In the wake of a recent incident involving one of our aircraft in Kano, the management of Max Air has issued a statement reassuring customers and stakeholders that the airline’s international operations remain unaffected. “We would like to reassure our esteemed customers that our international services continue to operate as scheduled,”…
Nigeria has been plagued by a spate of devastating tanker explosions, resulting in countless avoidable deaths. Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob delves into the root causes of this tragedy, issuing an urgent call to action for authorities to intervene and put an end to the carnage. A Nation on Edge For many Nigerians, traveling along…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State government has announced a fare increase for its Pacesetter Transport buses plying the Lagos-Ibadan route, effective February 1, 2025. According to a statement posted on the official X handle of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services on Friday, the new fare will be N5,000. The management explained that the…
