FEMI OWOEYE In a dramatic policy twist that is already sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem, the Federal Government has slashed import duties on vehicles; but industry insiders warn the move may be a double-edged sword with far-reaching consequences. Effective April 1, 2026, the sweeping fiscal overhaul, signed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, marks a…
A fresh storm is brewing around Nigeria’s ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, as civic watchdog Tracka accuses the Federal Government of stonewalling critical transparency requests on the high-profile project. More than a month after filing a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, the BudgIT-backed group says it has been met with what it describes as “deafening silence”…
MATILDA OWOEYE Nigeria’s automotive sector is bracing for a major upheaval following the launch of a sweeping regulatory framework by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), a move that could fundamentally reshape how vehicle dealerships operate across the country. At a high-profile event in Abuja on April 10, 2026, the Council officially introduced…
ANNIE ALLEN The icons of the 1970s, the Renault 4 and Renault 5, are back, and this time, they’re electrifying Europe’s roads while cleaning up the environment. The reborn Renault 4 E-Tech and Renault 5 E-Tech have just stormed Green NCAP testing, achieving a perfect five-star sustainability rating. These legendary models, once celebrated for charm,…
