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4th Year Anniversary: Best Medix Honours Staff, Unveils Expansion Plans in Kano

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7 months ago

February 1, 2026

The Best Medix Pharmacy and Store, a leading pharmaceutical brand in Kano State, has marked its end-of-year activities alongside its 4th anniversary, celebrating four years of uninterrupted 24-hour healthcare service, steady expansion, and commitment to people-centred pharmaceutical practice.

The company, which commenced operations on January 1, 2022, has grown into a trusted healthcare provider, expanding from a single outlet to three fully operational branches, with plans underway to open a fourth branch to further improve access to essential medicines across the state.

Speaking during the anniversary celebration, the General Manager of Best Medix, Pharmacist Ibrahim Muhd Mujittafa, described the milestone as a journey marked by resilience, teamwork, and remarkable growth.

“Best Medix began operations on January 1, 2022, and today we are celebrating four years of uninterrupted, 24-hour service. Within this period, we have recorded tremendous success and notable achievements, with relatively minimal challenges. This is a testament to our planning, teamwork, and commitment to quality healthcare delivery,” he said.

According to him, the company’s 24-hour service model has remained a cornerstone of its operations, ensuring that residents of Kano State have access to life-saving medicines at all times, including during emergencies and late-night hours.

He stressed that the company’s achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and professionalism of its workforce.

“The success of Best Medix depends largely on the contributions of our staff. Their dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice are the foundation of everything we have achieved. That is why we consider it important to honour and motivate them,” he added.

As part of the anniversary programme, outstanding staff members were honoured with awards and commendations for excellence in customer service, pharmaceutical practice, night-shift operations, stock management, and community engagement.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of Human Resources at Best Medix, Pharmacist Abdulmalik Muhd, highlighted the company’s strong focus on efficiency, staff welfare, and ethical service delivery.

According to Abdulmalik, Best Medix has deliberately invested in creating a supportive work environment that not only improves productivity but also positively changes the lives of its staff.

“At Best Medix, we place high value on efficiency, staff welfare, and ethical conduct. We believe that when staff are well supported and motivated, they are better positioned to provide ethical, compassionate, and professional services to customers,” he said.

He added that the company’s human resource policies are designed to promote fairness, continuous learning, career growth, and a strong ethical culture in dealings with customers and the community.

Best Medix continues to prioritise regular staff capacity-building programmes, aimed at strengthening professional competence and service quality. These programmes cover areas such as patient counselling, drug safety, customer relations, product knowledge, and leadership development.

Management noted that these efforts have contributed significantly to improved service standards and customer satisfaction across all branches.

Meanwhile, the anniversary celebration also featured customer appreciation initiatives, promotional activities, and health-focused engagements designed to strengthen ties with customers and the wider community.

According to the management, building trust and long-term relationships remains central to the company’s healthcare delivery philosophy.

In the same vein, with three branches currently in operation and a fourth branch in the pipeline, Best Medix’s expansion drive is expected to create more employment opportunities and widen access to healthcare services in Kano State.

In addition, the General Manager disclosed that the company is exploring long-term plans to venture into pharmaceutical drug manufacturing, subject to regulatory approvals, as part of efforts to contribute to local drug production and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare value chain.

As Best Medix enters its fifth year of operation, the management reaffirmed its commitment to ethical pharmaceutical practice, staff welfare, customer satisfaction, and community health development.

Customers, partners, and stakeholders have congratulated the company on the milestone, describing the four-year anniversary as a reflection of consistency, innovation, and a strong people-focused approach to healthcare delivery in Kano State.

The ceremony was in attendance the chairman of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kano state chapter Pharmacist Murtala Isa Umar, Kano state coordinator of Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria Pharmacist Hasiya Ladan, the chairman of Association of Community Pharmacists in Nigeria, Kano state chapter Pharmacist Muhammad Tukur, representative of MGK Pharmacy, representative from Best Choice Hospital among others stakeholders in the prophession.

The ceremony was co-sponsored by Young Focus Ventures led by Alhaji Nafi’u Ibrahim, PSN, ACPN, PCN and others.

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KANSIEC Chairman Advises Fruits Sellers Association to Modernize Business

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9 hours ago

September 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The Fruits Sellers Association, Kano State Chapter, has been advised to develop a strategic plan within a specific timeframe to modernize its business operations.

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice during a courtesy visit by members of the association to his office.

Professor Malumfashi stated that the fruit business anywhere in the world serves customers from all backgrounds, both rich and poor, due to the importance of fruits in food consumption.

He maintained that the association should seek recognition across the three tiers of government in order to benefit from government policies and programmes.

The KANSIEC Chairman added that the present administration under the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming Kano into a modern metropolitan city with many parks. He said fruit sellers should secure designated spaces around the corners of flyovers across the city.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Fruits Sellers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Safiyanu Abdullahi, said they visited KANSIEC to seek guidance on how to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections within the association.

Bashir Habib Yahya
Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman
Date: 11/09/2026

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Breaking :Former PDP National Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Is Dead

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan’s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .

A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.

The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .

Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria’s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.

He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.

Career in Public Service & Governance
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.

Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.

Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha’s military administration from 1993 to 1995.

Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),

Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:

Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.

NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.

International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)

PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.

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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC Production Rises–Report Says

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1 day ago

September 11, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.

OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communication from member countries, said Nigeria’s August output was its highest monthly production level in the data provided for 2026.

The August figure also exceeded Nigeria’s average production of 1.552 million bpd in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a gradual improvement in upstream output.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and oil producers to boost production through improved security, fresh upstream investments, new projects and the rehabilitation of existing assets.

Across OPEC, crude oil production increased by 346,000 bpd to 24.081 million bpd in August, from 23.735 million bpd in July.

Iraq recorded the largest increase among OPEC members, with output surging by 664,000 bpd to 3.378 million bpd. Kuwait followed with a 49,000-bpd increase to 1.894 million bpd, while the United Arab Emirates added 54,000 bpd to reach 3.835 million bpd.

Venezuela also increased production by 23,000 bpd to 1.145 million bpd.

However, some major producers recorded declines. Saudi Arabia’s output fell by 75,000 bpd to 7.276 million bpd, while Algeria and Libya declined by 8,000 bpd and 9,000 bpd to 999,000 bpd and 1.355 million bpd respectively.

Iran recorded the largest decline, with production dropping by 399,000 bpd to 2.086 million bpd.

Beyond OPEC, total production by the broader OPEC+ group, comprising OPEC members and participating non-OPEC producers under the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC), rose by 297,000 bpd to 38.055 million bpd in August.

Within the non-OPEC DoC group, Kazakhstan increased production by 159,000 bpd to 1.807 million bpd, while Russia cut output by 160,000 bpd to 8.718 million bpd.

For Nigeria, the latest production increase could provide some relief to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings, given the continued importance of crude oil exports to the economy.

Nigeria has set a target of raising crude oil production towards three million bpd by 2030, making sustained increases essential to achieving the ambition.

However, the country still faces significant challenges, including ageing fields, infrastructure constraints, crude theft, funding difficulties and the need to attract new investment into the upstream sector.

The August performance therefore represents progress, but maintaining the upward trend will be crucial if Nigeria is to close the gap between current production and its ambitious 2030 target.