EUGENE HERBERT Recent research shows fatigued driving can be just as, and potentially even more dangerous, than driving under the influence. One of the reasons for this is because of the lack of awareness that many drivers have about just how risky it is and even an underestimation of one’s level of drowsiness. This emphasises…
FEMI OWOEYE A dangerous trend has persisted in Nigeria’s road transportation sector. A life threatening one it is. As a result, 100s of fatal road crashes are recorded and many lives are avoidably lost every year. Major contributors to the sickening scenario are personnel of States’ Inland Revenue Agencies across the country, who issue certificates…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, met with the Road Transport Workers Union, Transport Commissioner, and security heads to address issues of overloaded heavy-duty vehicles damaging the roads. Governor Zulum expressed disappointment over the nonchalant attitude of some road users, especially heavy truck drivers carrying overloaded goods. During the meeting, the governor highlighted that the union…
The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin on Thursday received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, represented by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ibrahim Ozigi on a courtesy visit. Discussions were centred on areas of synergy to further leverage on the existing relationship between the…
