Carloha Nigeria Joins Chery’s Global Technology Showcase in China

ROTIMI ASHER Self-parking systems, vehicle safety demonstrations and next-generation electric mobility headline Chery’s October 18–24 summit as Carloha explores innovations that could deliver greater value to Nigerian motorists. Carloha Nigeria is set to join Chery’s global technology showcase in China, where intelligent self-parking, vehicle safety demonstrations and next-generation electric mobility will take centre stage at…

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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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Nigeria First: Auto Firms Risk Losing Government Contracts

FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria’s automotive industry is facing a major policy shift as the Federal Government moves to tie government patronage to compliance with automotive regulations, with non-compliant companies risking exclusion from public procurement opportunities. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) disclosed this on October 9, 2026,…

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