By Theodore Opara Spiro, the African leader in two-wheel transportation and battery swapping, has today, October 21, 2025, announced a landmark $100 million investment round, the largest investment in African two-wheel electric mobility ever. This includes $75 million from The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import […]

…Strengthening Bonds with Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector Through Golf By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the exclusive distributor of Chery automobiles in Nigeria, has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Golf Tournament, scheduled to hold in November in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. As part of the sponsorship, Carloha is […]

*Non-Passage Stalling Industry Growth, says Osanipin By Theodore Opara The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, has expressed concern over the continued delay in the passage of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) Bill, warning that the situation is stalling vital investments and slowing growth in […]

By Theodore Opara As the year draws to a close, Nigerian drivers are presented with a rare opportunity to invest in automotive excellence without compromise. Suzuki by CFAO, one of the country’s leading automotive dealerships, has announced a significant year-end price revision on its most sought-after premium models, making advanced Japanese engineering more accessible than […]

By Theodore Opara The stage is set for the landmark silver jubilee edition of the Abuja International Motor Fair, Nigeria’s premier automotive event, scheduled to hold from November 18 to 21, 2025, at Eagle Square, Abuja. This milestone edition, themed “Driving the Future: Innovation, Commerce, and Mobility,” is strategically designed to attract a wide spectrum […]

By Theodore Opara Preparations are on top gear for this year’s annual Lagos Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Auto & Allied Sub-Sectoral Group Symposium scheduled to hold on October 8, 2025. The Theme of this year’s summit is : The Impact of Non-Passage of the NAIDP Policy into Law on the Automobile Industry with […]

By Theodore Opara The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has unveiled plans for its 2025 Annual Training Summit, set to take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.Themed “AI Automotive Reporting: Smart Cars, Smart Stories,” the one-day event aims to equip Nigerian […]

By Theodore Opara Managing Director of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), Mr. Taiwo Shittu, has declared that Nigeria has the potential to become a globally recognized automotive manufacturing hub if supported by the right partnerships and enabling policies. He made the statement during a recent visit by the General Manager of JAC Motors, Mr. Oscar Yu, […]

By Theodore Opara Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has announced its official sponsorship of the E1 Grand Prix, the world’s first all-electric race boat championship, taking place in Lagos this weekend. This landmark event marks the debut of the E1 series in West Africa and highlights Nigeria’s growing role in the global clean energy […]

By Theodore Opara The world’s fastest production car is not from Bugatti, nor Lamborghini or Ferrari. The new king is from China and it is BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme, a car that has left established hypercar maker in perpetual shock in the last few weeks. Bugatti has lost its title: BYD’s 2,220 kW fully electric […]

By Theodore Opara The Organizing Committee of the Abuja International Motor has revealed that this year’s edition is themed around “Driving the Future of Mobility in Nigeria”, which will focus on showcasing advancements in automotive technology, electric vehicles, and sustainable mobility solutions. This landmark edition promises to be the most exciting yet, bringing together leading […]

By Theodore Opara Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has endorsed the Nord automobile brand, even as she called on government agencies and the private sector to boost their patronage of Made in Nigeria products. The Minister gave this endorsement today, October 1, 2025, being Nigeria’s 65 independence anniversary, when she visited […]

By Theodore Opara Precious Aroh, a student at Corona School, Gbagada, Lagos, has brought global recognition to Nigeria by being named a Best Finalist in the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Precious was selected from a staggering pool of over 660,000 contestants worldwide and was awarded a prize of $3,000 from Toyota Motor Corporation. […]

By Theodore Opara The 25th edition of the Abuja International Motor Fair, scheduled for November 18–21, 2025, is set to attract top policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from around the globe, as organizers mark a major milestone in the event’s history. Returning to its traditional home at Eagle Square, Abuja, the Silver Jubilee edition of […]

•Commends LSM partnership By Theodore Opara Leading Chinese truck manufacturer, JAC Motors, has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the signing of Nigeria’s automotive policy into law, describing it as a critical move that will unlock foreign investments, deepen local assembly operations and reduce reliance on imported used vehicles. The call was made by Mr. […]