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FRSC Gets NAN Commendation over Information Technology deployment

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been commended for its huge investment in information technology to drive its operations. The Director General of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Bayo Onanuga, gave the commendation Thursday, while paying a courtesy visit on the FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, at ...

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Kia Motors ranked number one in the U.S. auto industry for initial quality by J.D. Power

2016 Soul      Having transformed into an industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights Thursday when J.D. Power recognised the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the ...

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Ford Sustainability Report Unveils Pilot Programme in Nigeria

Harnessing the power of its advanced vehicles, innovative technologies and commitment to a better world, a new Ford Motor Company pilot programme aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of Nigeria and South Africa. In Nigeria, Ford is working with Riders for Health to strengthen healthcare access by ...

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Auto Journalists institute Annual Training for Members

In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), the umbrella body of all journalists in Nigeria covering the automobile/automotive industry, has concluded plans to facilitate an annual training workshop for the nation’s auto journalists. The 2-day training, maiden edition of which is scheduled to hold from July ...

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Le Mans Heartbreak: We’ll Return Stronger in 2017 – Toyota GAZOO Racing

Toshio Sato, Team President, Toyota GAZOO Racing, said he was proud of the effort put up by his team at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours which ended on Sunday despite the last minute heartbreak, promising to return stronger and more determined to win in 2017. It was a last ...

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Ford in Historic Le Mans Victory … As Ford vs. Ferrari battle is rekindled

Fifty years after the incredible 1966 win at Le Mans, Ford Motor Company made history on Sunday as the #68 Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais (FRA), Joey Hand (US) and Dirk Müller (GER) crossed the finish line at the Le Mans at exactly three o’clock thus becoming the overall GT winner of ...

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Lagos 30-year transport master plan on course – Commissioner

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola   The Lagos State Government has restated its full commitment to its 30-year transport master plan, saying the project is well on course. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, disclosed this on Tuesday while welcoming members of the Nigerian Automotive Journalists Association ...

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Nigeria moves to reposition auto sector, holds stakeholders forum Monday

In a bid to reposition the country’s automotive sector, the Nigerian Federal Government has expressed its determination to remove all impediments limiting the full implementation of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP). To achieve this, and as part of the on-going review of the plan, the Federal Government will ...

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Ford GT road car makes dynamic debut at Le Mans 24 Hours

    All is set for the historic return of Ford to Le Mans  this Saturday as the  #68 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT is expected to start the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours from Pole Position in the LM GTE Pro class after German racer Dirk Müller posted ...

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