Run a Red Light? Nigerian Senate Proposes ₦100,000 Fine for Traffic Violations

FEMI OWOEYE Motorists who ignore traffic lights, exceed speed limits or drive under the influence of alcohol may soon face a hefty ₦100,000 fine under a new amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act passed by the Senate. The proposed legislation, aimed at tightening road safety enforcement across the country, significantly raises penalties…

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Mercedes CLA EQ Tops Green NCAP’s Ultimate Family Road Trip Test

FEMI OWOEYE One of the biggest assumptions about electric vehicles has been turned on its head after independent vehicle assessment organisation Green NCAP revealed that the biggest battery does not necessarily make the best long-distance holiday car. In a comprehensive study designed to simulate a real family summer road trip, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+…

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Nigeria Auto Industry Summit Attracts Auto Giants, Regulators for EV, CNG Push

Nigeria’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered transportation has received a major boost as leading automobile manufacturers, transport regulators and government agencies confirmed participation in the 2026 Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU). Among the industry heavyweights backing the summit are Weststar Associates, Toyota (Nigeria), Jetour Nigeria, Carloha Nigeria, Simba Group, Cedric…

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Buy a Chery, Get Free Fuel for a Year as Carloha, Stanbic IBTC Launch Easy Finance Deal

MIRIAM LAWAL Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer and assembler of Chery vehicles, has teamed up with Stanbic IBTC Bank to make owning a brand-new Chery easier and more affordable for Nigerians through flexible vehicle financing. The offer combines Stanbic IBTC’s vehicle finance package with Carloha’s CarlohaCare 6-6-7 ownership programme, giving qualified buyers up to 48…

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