The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to support policies and innovations that promote safer vehicle designs.

By Theodore Opara The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has stressed the need for Nigeria to legalise it automotive policy to provide the foundation for sustainable local manufacturing, job creation and boost investor’s confidence. Chief Executive Officer, AAAM, Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, stated this today in Lagos at the second Nigeria Auto Industry Summit organised by […]

By Theodore Opara SAGLEV Electromobility Company Ltd will tomorrow host two distinguished Nigerian at its Electric Vehicle, EV, assembly and manufacturing facility located at Imota, Lagos. The two respected Nigerians, Dr Jumoke Oduwole Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment and Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President, African Development Bank, AfDB, will embark on the familiarization tour of […]

The second edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) is set to take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Anticipation is building as key policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders across the automotive value chain prepare for what promises to be a defining […]

By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has concluded the design phase of its groundbreaking 8-Seater Electric Vehicle (EV) Campus Shuttle Bus Competition. The closing ceremony, held at the University of Lagos, was marked by an inspiring speech from the Director General of the NADDC, Oluwemimo Osanipin. Represented at the day […]

By Theodore Opara The newly appointed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zonal Commanding Officer overseeing Lagos and Ogun States, Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oladayo, who assumed duties recently, has affirmed that she will enforce the mandate of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in ensuring that there is enhanced road safety within the two states that […]

By Theodore Opara Winpart by CFAO, a leading multi-brand distributor of genuine automotive spare parts in Nigeria, has opened its newest retail outlet at Suite 2, Favour Plaza, ASPAMDA Market, within the bustling Trade Fair Complex, Lagos. This strategic expansion into ASPAMDA, Africa’s largest auto parts market, marks another significant step in Winpart’s mission to […]

By Theodore Opara …“America has the Hummer, Germany has the G-Class, China has the M-Hero” SAGLEV Motor Company, an All-electric vehicle assembler and distributing company located in Lagos state, with international affiliation, has unveiled the electric M-Hero 917 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), in collaboration with Dongfeng. The event, hosted by SAGLEV Motors at the Alliance […]

By Theodore Opara In a significant development set to reshape Nigeria’s automotive and energy landscape, Nord Automobiles Limited—Nigeria’s foremost indigenous automaker—has sealed a strategic partnership with global energy giant, TotalEnergies. The landmark contract signing ceremony took place on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Lagos, drawing top executives and industry stakeholders from both organizations. Under the […]

The Chief Executive Officer of TIM Motors, Leon Zhan, has projected that Nigeria’s new car market will grow to at least 50,000 units within the next three years, with the company targeting a 10 to 20 per cent market share.

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, […]