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Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
By Michael Mike
Nigerians are to have the pleasure of having electronic motorbikes as Isreali and Japanese tech companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with NASENI PAN to assemble them in the country by the first quarter of 2023.
The Isreali Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman at the official launch and signing of the MoU on the introduction of electronic motorcycles into the Nigerian market by 2023 on Thursday in Abuja, said: “Today we are launching a real exciting project, a project that is a partnership between isreali and Japanese companies taking place in Nigeria.
“The project is timely because it will create a project that will work for Nigeria. We are talking bringing in electric motorcycles into Nigeria which will be a programme of green environment, cheaper way of transport, safer way of transport, it even has within it a technology that can help ensure that the motorcycles are only used for legal and appropriate means.
“Launching of electronic mobile motor cycles with devices that can detect illegal activities. Here we have isreali and Japanese tech companies with Nigerian entrepreneurs.”
The Executive Vice Chairman NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Haruna said, “We are the technology house of Nigeria, in the past, attempts to domesticate certain technologies in this country especially the automobile industry has not worked.
“NASENI has come into this partnership; Nigeria will not just be consuming this technology; we are here to ensure that we domesticate, produce and manufacture in Nigeria. We are Nigerians that after this collaboration the automobile industry will never be the same again.”
Chairman PAN, Ahmed Aliyu, said,
“This day is historic and memorable because NASSENI has set the ball rolling, technically NASENI has been ingenious. It has opened up the technological environment in Nigeria. And this partnership between Israel, Japan, NASENI with PAN as a facility where the assembling will be done.
The Chief Executive Officer of Wichtec, Chido Nwankwo, “If you look at what is happening all over the world right now you see that energy has become an issue. And this technology will go a long way to ease off the cost of movement and our duty is to take it to other parts of Africa.”
Chief Innovating Officer, Musashi Seimitsu, Toshihisa Otsika, “We been working for automobiles for the past 40 decades and we want to contribute to the African economy. What we want to achieve is to make Africa self sustainable through our product.”
Director of Paramera, Ayul Faz,
“We believe this is going to change so many things in Nigeria, it will improve transportation, greener energy and create jobs because we are going to build and assembly plant here in Nigeria”
Collins Igwe, a representative of
Heritage bank said, “We are very happy that they are bringing a technology that is not currently in this part of the world and we are very happy and hopeful that it will create jobs.”
Deputy CEO of SIXAI, Sasi Shilo, in his contribution said, “Our vision is to solve problems in the technology ecosystems. We plan to bring technology that will improve the finance service and reduce air pollution in Africa.”
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed two persons, injured one and abducted a woman during an attack on Rimi Kamazo community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Dec. 28 at about 11:50 a.m. when an unspecified number of armed bandits invaded the community, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.
Victims of the attack were identified as Zainab Amos Bagoro, 55, and Aminu Amos Bagoro, 25, who were shot and fatally injured. Another victim, Gayus Amos Bagoro, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The attackers also abducted Justina Abednego, 25, and took her to an unknown destination.
Sources said security operatives received information about the attack at about 2:00 a.m. on Dec. 29 and immediately mobilised to the area in collaboration with other security agencies.
The injured victims were rushed to hospital for medical attention, where the two critically injured persons were confirmed dead, while the surviving victim is receiving treatment at St. Gerald Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna.
The corpses of the deceased were deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted woman and track down the perpetrators, while investigations into the incident have commenced.
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast three suspected motorcycle thieves were killed by a mob while the office of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was raised in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Danmaje Quarters Divisional Office of the NSCDC in Dawakin Kudu.
According to sources , personnel of the NSCDC attached to the office had earlier arrested three suspects over alleged motorcycle theft.
The source said that following the arrest, angry youths armed with dangerous weapons mobilised in large numbers and stormed the NSCDC office, demanding that the suspects be released to them for lynching.
“They overpowered the NSCDC personnel, chased them out of the office and set both the office and the suspects ablaze,” the source said.
Sources said the scene was later visited by security operatives, while the victims were rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where they were certified dead by medical personnel.
The corpses were subsequently deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations.
NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere in breach of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations.
The regulations require industries to install effective pollution control systems and adopt cleaner production methods to minimize environmental and health risks.
A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Nwamaka Ejiofor on Tuesday, said the level of emissions from the Sunseed Oil facility posed a direct threat to the surrounding environment and residents in nearby communities, prompting immediate intervention to halt further damage.
She noted that the enforcement exercise reflects the agency’s resolve to ensure that industrial operators comply with environmental standards and to protect the public from the dangers associated with uncontrolled industrial emissions and effluents.
Commenting on the development, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, warned companies operating across the country to adhere strictly to national environmental laws.
He stressed that the agency would continue to take decisive action against facilities whose operations endanger public health or degrade the environment.
NESREA reiterated its commitment to regular monitoring and enforcement, noting that environmental protection remains a critical component of sustainable development in Nigeria.
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
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