UNILAG to Showcase Zero Emission Car

The University of Lagos has attracted at least   N5 billion from international agencies in the last one year to drive research activities. Prof. Dixon Akinleye, Chairman, Sub Committee (Abstract), made the disclosure  at a news conference in Lagos to announce the institution’s 14th Research Conference and Fair. [dropcap]H[/dropcap]e said that the university would, at the …

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Sad Song: Nigerian Auto Industry Loses 23,000 Jobs in 5 Years

ROTIMI ASHER The auto industry in Nigeria lost 23,000 jobs in the past 5 years that the National Auto Development plan came into operation due to auto policy somersault and inability of Nigeria government to structure the budget to encourage government agencies and Nigerians to buy new cars from the operating auto assembly plants. [dropcap]A[/dropcap]…

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Ford Launches Empowerment Programme in Nigeria

Ford has officially launched SHE-MOVES (Strengthen Her: Mobilising Ventures for Social Innovation), a programme from Ford Motor Company and its philanthropic arm, the Ford Fund, which supports social enterprises that benefit women and children, and promotes access to sustainable mobility. [dropcap]S[/dropcap]HE-MOVES is administered by the non-profit organisation (NPO) Global Water Challenge, with additional projects launched in…

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Lagos to Demolish Structures around Oil Pipelines

…Declares War against Vandals …As Sanwo-Olu Holds Close Door Meeting with Security Chiefs ROTIMI ASHER Lagos State government is adopting a new security measure that will tighten the noose on criminals engaging in pipeline vandalism and kidnapping. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, held a close-door meeting with the commanders of all security formations in…

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