FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria’s emergency response system is heading for a major overhaul as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) joins a fresh Federal Government drive to make the 112 Emergency Number faster, more effective and truly nationwide. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, mni, was among key emergency response stakeholders who met with Vice President…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) Aliko Dangote is taking his refinery revolution to Kenya, but his proposed $15–$16 billion mega-refinery is heading into a major challenge: where will it get enough crude? Barely three years after battling soaring costs, difficult terrain and infrastructure constraints to launch Africa’s biggest refinery in Nigeria, Dangote is preparing to…
OJO OLOTU ABUJA is bracing for a three-day motoring invasion as Jetour Nigeria rolls its fast-rising Jetour X50 into the Federal Capital Territory, promising motorists an action-packed encounter with one of the country’s increasingly popular compact SUVs. From September 22 to 24, 2026, the Jetour Experience Abuja is expected to turn the spotlight firmly on…
FEMI OWOEYE Rain can turn a familiar road into a danger zone within minutes. Here is how to stay in control. The rain may be a blessing for the land, but for motorists, it can quickly become a serious road-safety threat. Across Africa, the rainy season brings a familiar combination of slippery roads, reduced visibility,…
