Femi Owoeye

Scam Behind Unroadworthy Vehicles in Nigeria

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…

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Why EFCC, NPF Must Probe National Assembly’s Imported SUV Buy

FEMI OWOEYE It is a known fact that, after every four years, luxury vehicles bought for Nigerian lawmakers disappear.  That is why multi-billion Naira is wasted on imported luxury vehicles for newly or returned elected lawmakers, a practice that is non-existence in the United States from where we borrowed the Federal system of government. Over…

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FG Commissions Automotive Training Centre in Ekiti State

In continuation of its poverty alleviation programme, the Federal government of Nigeria has established an Automotive Training Centre in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. One of the 21 earmarked for the six geopolitical zones of the country, the Ekiti center was commissioned on Friday by the Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who was…

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Most Nigerian Motorists Don’t Claim Third Party Insurance – Motoring World Poll

FEMI OWOEYE with reports from ROTIMI ASHER and WALE RAHEEM Most motorists, who pay for the annual third party insurance policy in Nigeria are uninterested in approaching insurance companies for claims, when involved in an accident, Motoring World’s investigation has revealed. In a random interview with 822 private and commercial motorists in Lagos, Ogun and…

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