Nigeria’s Mercedes-Benz Distributor, Weststar Raises Alarm over Counterfeit Parts

Weststar Associates Limited, the Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, is raising urgent awareness about the global rise in counterfeit automotive parts, following Mercedes-Benz’s 2024 report revealing alarming figures. According to the data, 793 raids conducted worldwide led to the seizure of more than 1.5 million fake Mercedes-Benz products. This disturbing trend highlights the…

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NADDC Sensitizes Nigerians on End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations, Pushes Automotive Recycling Agenda

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s automotive sector with the successful hosting of a Sensitization and Advocacy Programme on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations at Hilton Palace Hotel, Kano State on the 21st of August 2025. Representing the…

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Global Crude Oil Prices Rise As Traders Weigh Supply Risks

Oil prices climbed on Monday as traders weighed concerns that Russian supply could be disrupted by more U.S. sanctions and Ukrainian attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Russia. Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.6%, to $68.13 by 1315 GMT, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 46 cents, or 0.7%, to $64.12….

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Nissan Recognized For Driving Gender Equality

Nissan South Africa has been certified as one of the country’s leading businesses when it comes to gender empowerment. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards, now in its 20th year, handed over a certificate at the company’s Irene head office recognising Nissan for its commitment to promoting gender equality in the workplace as a key…

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