African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Strengthens Cooperation with Algeria as Africa’s Downstream Expansion Gains Traction

African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Strengthens Cooperation with Algeria as Africa’s Downstream Expansion Gains Traction

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 9, 2026/APO Group/ — A new roadmap for Africa’s downstream oil sector is taking shape following high-level discussions in Algeria on June 7. Algerian Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab hosted Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA). The talks focused on transforming the continent’s refining, petrochemicals…

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Tinubu establishes Ebola task force, approves N10bn for emergency preparedness

Tinubu establishes Ebola task force, approves N10bn for emergency preparedness

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. The President, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also ordered the immediate release of N10 billion for emergency preparedness. The fund is…

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