FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria is moving to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles in its hot climate, the risk of battery overheating. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the University of Abuja have opened discussions on a strategic partnership to develop an innovative battery casing capable of improving heat management…
OJO OLOTU JETOUR Nigeria is taking its T2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to Abuja in a major product showcase that could give the rapidly expanding brand a fresh boost in Nigeria’s increasingly competitive SUV market. The Jetour T2 PHEV will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, scheduled for September 22–24, 2026, as the Chinese automaker…
ROTIMI ASHER The stage is set for a major shake-up of West Africa’s automotive and mobility landscape as EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire 2026 prepares to make its historic debut in Sub-Saharan Africa. This was disclosed during a recent Zoom press conference held from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where organizers unveiled details of the three-day automotive exhibition…
OJO OLOTU The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has scored another major breakthrough in its drive to make Nigerian roads safer, following the recovery of a stolen Hyundai vehicle in Abuja and its subsequent handover to the Police for investigation. The red Hyundai, with registration number YAB 789 AM, was recovered at about 2:00 a.m….
