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…
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,…
FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria is moving to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles in its hot climate, the risk of battery overheating. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the University of Abuja have opened discussions on a strategic partnership to develop an innovative battery casing capable of improving heat management…
OJO OLOTU The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has scored another major breakthrough in its drive to make Nigerian roads safer, following the recovery of a stolen Hyundai vehicle in Abuja and its subsequent handover to the Police for investigation. The red Hyundai, with registration number YAB 789 AM, was recovered at about 2:00 a.m….
