Nigeria Must Resist China’s Surplus Cars or Lose Its Industry

China’s stalled car sales risk flooding Nigeria with cheap imports. Policy action now will determine whether local assembly survives MATILDA OWOEYE China’s auto market has hit a wall. Unless policy makers act decisively, Nigeria risks paying the price. As domestic demand stalls and price wars intensify in the world’s largest car market, Chinese automakers are…

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Why Carloha’s After-Sales Model Is Redefining Auto Ownership in Nigeria

FELIX MAHAN Carloha Nigeria, the authorized distributor and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, late last year won the “Most Outstanding After-Sales Car Company in Nigeria 2025” courtesy of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), one of the industry’s most respected and discerning bodies. This recognition did not come as a surprise to us at…

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Global Oil Prices Gain As Market Weighs Iran, Russia Supply Risks; Dealmaking for Venezuela In Focus

Oil prices rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, on growing supply worries linked to the intensifying protests in oil-producing Iran and an escalation of attacks in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Brent futures were up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 12:41 p.m. ET (1741 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…

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Lagos Government Strengthens Road Safety with Vehicle Gift to FRSC

In a move that signals Lagos State’s renewed commitment to road safety, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has handed over a fully operational vehicle to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command. The Wingle 7 vehicle, manufactured by Great Wall Motor Company (GWM), was formally presented by LSSTF Director Mr. Lewis…

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