Nigeria may be sitting on the biggest industrial opportunity in its post-independence history. Yet, few policymakers appear to recognize it. As federal and state governments intensify collaboration on trade, investment and industrialisation, one sector deserves urgent attention: the automotive industry. The reason is simple. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has changed the rules…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) A chilling international investigation has uncovered a deadly flaw lurking on Europe’s highways: the safety systems meant to protect motorists in crashes with trucks and trailers are failing disastrously, contributing to an estimated 400 deaths every year. The bombshell findings by Euro NCAP and leading road safety organisations have exposed…
Nigeria’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transportation will take centre stage on July 30, 2026, as four major government agencies converge to unveil what could become the country’s most comprehensive clean mobility roadmap. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed; the Director-General of the National…
Nigeria’s automotive market may be on the verge of a major shake-up following the Federal Government’s dramatic reduction of vehicle import levies, but auto dealers are warning that a newly introduced Green Tax could determine whether motorists celebrate lower prices or brace for fresh costs. The new policy, which has officially taken effect under the…
