23 States Gear Up for Naija Driver 2026 National Test

OPEYEMI OLOTU Candidates face a computer-only examination on October 17 as the race for Nigeria’s driving crown intensifies. The inaugural Nigerian Drivers Challenge (Naija Driver 2026) is gaining nationwide momentum, with verified candidate profiles now active across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes national online examination. Powered by Notch Captains…

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How Road Crashes Drain Profits of Nigerian Fleet Operators

FEMI OWOEYE One road crash can leave a Nigerian business paying bills long after the wreckage has been cleared. Beyond vehicle repairs, a damaged truck, delivery van or company car can trigger lost revenue, missed contracts, rising operating costs and dissatisfied customers. For fleet operators battling Nigeria’s high vehicle acquisition costs, expensive spare parts and…

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NADDC, Osanipin Clinch Double Honours at GovTech Awards

OPEYEMI OLOTU The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and its Director-General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, have won top honours at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2026, with the Council emerging as the Best Federal MDA in Innovative Use of Technology and Osanipin named a Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer. The awards, presented on October…

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Coscharis: Import Dependence Drives Up Vehicle Costs, Kills Jobs

ROTIMI ASHER Coscharis Motors has urged the Federal Government to urgently develop Nigeria’s automotive components industry, warning that dependence on imported parts is draining foreign exchange, pushing up vehicle costs and limiting job creation. Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, told Motoring World in a telephone interview on Tuesday that the…

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