…driver simply identified as Emmanuel said that after every journey, he visits the mechanic workshop and spends a lot of money to fix his vehicle before entering the road again.He claimed that the state of the road was affecting him and his business. Olaoluwa, a passenger travelling from Lagos to Warri, Delta State, sai…

…education is the principal route to success. Nigeria needs electricians, welders, mechanics, construction technicians, renewable-energy installers and manufacturing specialists whose expertise requires practical training rather than classroom theory alone.However, the number of people enrolled in training programmes is…

…against traffic and other reckless manoeuvres, and ensure their vehicles were in good mechanical condition before travelling.Residents were also advised to report emergencies through the state's toll-free lines.Four killed, 16 injured as container truck overturns on bus in Lagos

…which was conveying goods and had an unknown registration number, broke down following a mechanical failure involving its propeller.The response team, working with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and soldiers, diverted traffic and deployed the agency's heavy-duty recovery equipment, Super Metro, t…

…of 37 miners who died in NSCDC custody Peter Igbang, a 25-year-old farmer and former mechanic apprentice, was pronounced dead in police custody. Police authorities claim he hanged himself inside the cell using his own clothing. His family and local leaders, however, have raised serious questions over the circumstances…

…the labour market and those required by industries. The survey identified shortages in mechanical maintenance, welding, electrical and electronic maintenance, automation, instrumentation and other industrial trades. “On March 31, 2009, the NECA-ITF-TSDP was established as a strategic public-private partnership to equip…

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers has called for greater investment in indigenous technology and local manufacturing, saying the country must reduce its dependence on imported machinery and develop home-grown engineering solutions to address insecurity, unemployment and economic challenges. The National…

…safety by adopting responsible driving practices and ensuring their vehicles were mechanically sound.Two dead in Kano-Zaria road crash as FRSC blames brake failure

…with motorists often returning from a single journey only to take their vehicles to mechanics. “After making just one trip, you may return and immediately take the vehicle to the mechanic. By the time you settle the repair bills, there is hardly anything left to save or use to feed your family, not to talk of maintaini…

…Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers50. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians51. Vehicle body builders and repairers52. Vehicle paint technicians53. Boat and ship builders and repairers54. Electricians and electrical fitters55. Telecoms and related network installers and repairers56. Co…

…said Alfozen had been charged with “using or endeavouring to use an electronic, mechanical, or other device to intercept oral communications,” for which he could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. It did not accuse Alfozan nor Saudi Arabia, which is a close US ally, of spying activity in its statement…

…of withholding information about the tragedy, alleging that the aircraft developed a mechanical fault before its final flight. He claimed that his sister had told him about a technical problem with the aircraft, which he said stopped briefly in Benin City, Edo State, for checks before continuing its journey to Lagos. “…

…for checks. “As she said in the message, there was a snag. A snag is a technical or mechanical fault that needs to be checked, and they stopped in Benin,” he said. He alleged that the personnel were asked to wait overnight before continuing their journey. “They stopped in Benin to check the aircraft on Sunday night. Th…

…before the court further established that she was sober at the time, the vehicle was mechanically sound, and visibility conditions were good. To strengthen the State's case, the prosecution submitted documentary evidence in terms of Section 212 of the Criminal Procedure Act, including the post-mortem reports of the dec…

…site works, structural construction, roofing, walling, fittings and finishes, as well as mechanical and electrical installations for the main and ancillary buildings. “Today, we are therefore formally handing over this facility to the end users, the Ministry of Health and the Lagos State University College of Medicine…

…commentator, made the accusation on Instagram, claiming his friend was duped by his mechanic and they reported to the police station at Garki, only for the officers to demand a fee to do their jobs (read here). In a statement released today, October 8, by the FCT Police Command PRO, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!How the proposed fuel subsidy plan would workAmaechi explained the mechanics of the plan using a practical example. If crude oil fetches N15,000 per unit on the international market, Nigerian refineries would buy it at N10,000.The N5,000 difference would then be recovered as a production subsidy p…

…in Owerri. My car developed a strange sound, so I parked by the corner and called a mechanic. While we were test-running the car to identify the problem, the officers entered our vehicle and accused us of parking wrongly. Despite explaining the situation, they demanded money from us, and we were forced to pay N15,000.…

…corrosion monitoring and green inhibitors. He also served on the Academic Board of Mechanical Engineering at Ebonyi State University."He was a mentor, a gentle soul, a beacon of humility and brilliance. His life was a gift. His death is a wound," Ojiabor wrote.Read Ojiabor's Facebook post on Prof. Idenyi's death in ful…

…obey traffic regulations and ensure that vehicles undergo regular and comprehensive mechanical inspections before being used on the roads. “Operators of articulated vehicles, in particular must accord meticulous attention to the condition of their braking systems, tyres, steering mechanisms and other safety-critical co…

…investigation into the incident,” she said. PUNCH Metro reported in September that a mechanic, identified simply as Samson, was killed after he was allegedly lured under the pretext of repairing a car in the community. He was reportedly contacted to repair a Mercedes-Benz and went to the location where the vehicle was…

…failed execution on Wednesday left Pike unconscious, intubated and dependent on a mechanical ventilator. Her lawyers said she remains critically ill in hospital. Strada said the Department of Correction had followed the established execution protocol but accepted that stepping aside was appropriate while the independen…

…DAILY POST reports that Wike, while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Wednesday, said he would submit his resignation letter on January 17 if Tinubu loses the FCT in the January 16 polls. The statement has sparked reactions online, with some social media user…

…Tuesday said the vehicle, which was travelling from Senegal to Kano State, developed a mechanical fault along the highway, leaving the passengers stranded. According to the statement, the bandits took advantage of the situation and attempted to move the occupants into the surrounding area. “Acting on actionable intelli…

…had worked, another residential project was nearing completion. The Founder of Afatech Mechanic, Jamiu Ibrahim, said he first noticed Ibukun at the site. “This one is too small for this type of job,” the engineer told The PUNCH. “He should be in school.” ​When the first project ended, the tilers moved to another buildi…