President Tinubu, End Nigeria’s 13-Year Auto Policy Wait

FEMI OWOEYE For Nigeria’s automotive industry, the latest move by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) could be the beginning of the end of a frustrating 13-year wait. On September 3, 2026, NADDC, under the leadership of Director-General Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, brought major stakeholders together in Lagos to scrutinise the Draft National…

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Lagos Kara-Berger Bridge Repairs to Trigger Traffic Delays

OJO OLOTU Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been warned to prepare for possible delays as repair work on the Kara-Berger Bridge is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. According to a traffic advisory issued by the Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the intervention involves the replacement of…

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New Peugeot 3008, 5008 Hit Nigerian Market

OJO OLOTU Peugeot is turning up the heat in Nigeria’s premium SUV market with the arrival of the 2026 Peugeot 3008 and 5008, unveiled at the Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited (DPAN) plant in Kaduna. The latest models represent a major statement from Peugeot and DPAN as the company expands its range with two SUVs…

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Toyota Hunts for The Next Generation of Car Fans

Toyota is going where traditional car advertising rarely goes – into the world of gamers, cosplayers, content creators and pop-culture fans; as the Japanese automotive giant turns Comic Con Africa 2026 into a massive recruitment ground for the next generation of car enthusiasts. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) returns as official partner and headline sponsor…

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