Crash Test Update: Commercial Vans Record Significant Safety Performance

The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings released on Wednesday show a significant improvement in the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) available on Commercial Vans. Seven vehicles, 40% of which were tested, received Euro NCAP’s Commercial Van Platinum rating and performed substantially better than the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2) that came into effect on…

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Automakers Identify Keys to Booming Nigeria’s Economy via the Auto Industry

Nigeria’s automotive industry holds significant potential to contribute to the country’s economic development, the Nigeria Auto Manufacturers Association (NAMA) has said. In his presentation at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), held in Lagos recently, Council member of NAMA, Ben Ejindu harped on the critical roles of the automotive industry to…

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Lagos Government Ready to Support Auto Industry Investors -Commissioner

Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to give necessary support for genuine players in the automotive industry to ensure the development of the sector in the state. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this at the just concluded Nigeria Auto Industry Summit held in Lagos. The event was organised by the Nigeria…

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Customs List Challenges Bedeviling Vehicle Importation in Nigeria

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has listed challenges bedeviling the service relating to vehicle importation in the country. The NCS listed smuggling and under-declaration, valuation and classification, inadequate infrastructure, corruption and compliance issues, policy and regulatory framework, and environmental and safety standards as parts of challenges affecting the Customs in Nigeria. Comptroller General, Customs, Bashir…

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