By Theodore Opara There was a burst of applause recently at the graduation ceremony organised by ABC Transport  PLC’s Driver Training Academy (DTA) in Owerri, when guests were informed that among those about to be certified professional truck drivers were three ladies, three doctors and a lawyer. The 136 heavy duty truck drivers were the […]

By Theodore Opara A growing wave of public outrage has erupted across the country as mounting evidence reveals widespread bribery among officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Motorists and transport stakeholders allege that the culture of extortion at checkpoints is not only tarnishing the agency’s credibility but actively contributing to Nigeria’s alarming rate […]

By Theodore Opara The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has again suspended the Warri-Itakpe Train Service, the second time in three months. This was announced in a statement by the NRC management posted on the its X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening. The statement read, “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) regrets to inform the general public […]

By Theodore Opara Leading relevant regulatory agencies have reaffirmed their readiness for the upcoming 2025 Nigerian Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), being organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in conjunction with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), NADDC and the National […]

By Theodore Opara A Brazzaville-based Nigerian mechanical engineer, Mr. Kayode Afolabi, has called on the Federal Government, industry stakeholders, and academic institutions to collaborate in addressing the challenges undermining the demand for locally assembled vehicles, particularly the unchecked influx of used and smuggled cars into the Nigerian market. Mr. Afolabi, an expert in automotive maintenance, […]