NADDC seeks financing reforms to boost vehicle ownership, local assembly
By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called for the development of an affordable vehicle financing ecosystem capable of expanding access to mobility while simultaneously stimulating local automotive production, employment and industrial growth. The Council said vehicle finance should no longer be viewed merely as a consumer credit product, but […]
Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards holds December, promises glamour, bigger industry celebration
By Theodore OparaThe Nigeria Auto Journalists Association, NAJA, has announced Thursday December 3rd, 2026, as the date for the grand finale of its 19th annual awards, promising a bigger and more prestigious celebration of excellence in Nigeria’s automotive industry. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, […]
Rugged power meets executive luxury as Jetour Rely R8 sets for Abuja debut
By Theodore Opara Jetour Nigeria is set to introduce the highly anticipated RELY R8 premium heavy-duty pickup truck to motorists and automotive enthusiasts in Abuja as the award-winning automaker takes its flagship showcase, The Jetour Experience, to the Federal Capital Territory from September 22 to 24, 2026. Following the strong reception that greeted its Lagos […]
Naija Driver 2026: Nationwide free driving challenge targets safer roads
By Theodore Opara The inaugural Nigerian Drivers Challenge, Naija Driver 2026, has been launched to promote safer driving practices through free driver education, testing and road-safety awareness across Nigeria. The initiative is being organised by Notch Captains Limited under the Approval in Principle and Safety Frameworks of the Automobile & Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), […]
Uber exit: FG must probe circumstances, sanction those behind it — Prof Odibo
…warns other foreign investors may follow By Theodore Opara The Federal Government must urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding Uber’s decision to quit Nigeria and sanction any individual or agency found to have contributed to the development, automobile marketing communications expert and Professor of Marketology at Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Oscar Odibo, has said. Odibo […]
G700 PHEV: Jetour Nigeria takes luxury mobility showcase to FCT
By Theodore Opara Jetour Nigeria is set to take its high-energy automotive experience to Abuja, with the all-new Jetour G700 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) expected to headline a three-day showcase in the Federal Capital Territory from September 22 to 24, 2026. The Abuja event follows the brand’s major showcase in Lagos and comes as […]
