NADDC, RMRDC Plot Auto Industry Shake-Up with Local Content Push

In a high-stakes move that could redefine Nigeria’s automotive future, the National Automotive Design and Development Council has teamed up with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council to fast-track local component production. At a strategic meeting in Abuja on May 5, 2026, NADDC boss Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s dependence on…

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Behold…Ronaldo’s World’s Most Expensive G-Wagon

When Cristiano Ronaldo makes a statement, it rarely comes in half measures. Whether on the pitch or off it, everything about the global icon is deliberate-bold choices, sharp branding, and an instinct for standing apart. His latest acquisition captures that personality perfectly: a one-of-20, open-top Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet, finished in the unmistakable yellow and blue…

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How Nigerian Motorists Can Outsmart Rising Fuel Costs

EUGENE HERBERT Fuel prices in Nigeria continue to climb, driven partly by persistent global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global crude oil supply. For motorists and fleet operators alike, the impact is immediate and painful: higher transport costs, shrinking margins, and increased pressure on household income. But while drivers cannot…

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Nigeria’s Car Import Bill Seen Rising in 2026 as NBS Data Awaited

FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria’s car market is revving up for another explosive year, as a fresh import duty cut by the Federal Government of Nigeria collides with improving forex access to trigger what industry players describe as a potential surge in vehicle inflows. After gulping a staggering ₦1.58 trillion on passenger car imports in 2025, according…

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