Chiagozie Azubuike

ABUJA – Nigerian-born researcher Kingsley Amatanweze has unveiled his work on a new type of steel that has the potential to transform the automotive industry and contribute to the fight against climate change. In a statement on Saturday, Amatanweze explained that his research not only enhances vehicle performance but also makes manufacturing processes cheaper and …

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The 22nd Edition of the Nigeria Polytechnic Games at the Federal Polytechnic Offa will feature a special exhibition of automobiles and bicycle innovations named Okin cars, bikes, and bicycles. The games, according to the school management, will be the first ever hosted by the Polytechnic since its creation in 1992. NIPOGA is a biennial event …

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LAGOS – With the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party motor insurance now in effect, Mrs. Kikelomo Fischer, Chief Risk Officer at Leadway Group, stressed the critical importance of compliance with the directive as announced by Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police. This enforcement, collaboration between the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria …

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Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential Plc, in partnership with Prudential Zenith Life Insurance and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has launched the Safe Steps Road Safety Initiative—a landmark program aimed at enhancing road safety awareness and reducing traffic-related fatalities across Nigeria. The launch, held at the Civic Centre in Lagos, brought together …

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Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) in the country have been called upon to scale the quality capacity development programs to run for technical personnel in the air transport sector in order to boost safety and meet up with international benchmarks. The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, stated this Monday …

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David Umahi, minister of works, says the federal government has installed surveillance cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister spoke on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement meeting on phases one and two of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. He said the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the bridge and beneath it will …

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) have expressed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in advancing aviation safety standards. This follows the conferment of Honorary and Fellowship awards on key NCAA officials at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the award ceremony, Oluseun Faluyi, National Chairman …

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The Nigerian government is thinking about limiting the importation of foreign cars. Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, mentioned this during the launch of the Industrial Revolution Work Group in Abuja. He pointed out that the government and its agencies buy a large number of Toyota vehicles every year, but the company does …

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving infrastructure by connecting more communities in Edo Central Senatorial District with quality roads. This initiative aims to enhance residents’ daily lives and fulfill one of his key campaign promises. During an inspection of the ongoing 36-kilometre Utako-Unewa-Eworah-Uromi Road, Okpebholo assured residents of high-quality …

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The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate advanced technologies into Nigeria’s aviation sector to enhance efficiency, passenger experience, and air safety. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made this disclosure on Saturday in Abuja during the 25th-anniversary symposium of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The symposium, themed “Human Capital Development: Upskilling …

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