New BMW X3 earns highest safety rating
Few months after its launch, the new BMW X3 has earned top rating in the latest safety assessment programme for new cars.
In the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.
Oshiomhole & his shadow boxers
My attention has been drawn to an article published in Vanguard newspapers, dated Wednesday, August 17, 2011. The article titled ‘Osa Director and his shadow boxing’ was written by two senior media aides of Governor Adams Oshiomhole but they chose to credit the byline to one Osatohamren Omoregbee a non existing person. So why the mask? Who is shadow boxing now?
Bristow Helicopters lament poaching of pilots, security
BRISTOW Helicopters has been operating in Nigeria for 53 years and in that period has become synonymous with logistics and operational excellence.
Rising demand for renewable energy could drive more land grabs, warn researchers
The rising demand for a dominant form of renewable energy worldwide can drive yet more acquisitions of land in developing countries where food insecurity is rising and land rights are weak.
African nations stall adoption of N15.2bn public health emergency fund
African countries at the 61st session of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Regional Committee for Africa last week stalled approval of a document for $100 million (N15.2 billion) African Public Health Emergency Fund aimed at helping African countries deal with public health emergencies when the need arises.
LSPWC to establish three asphalt plants
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC has concluded plans to establish three additional asphalt production plants to augment the present one at the Corporation’s operational office in Ojodu.
