Scam Behind Unroadworthy Vehicles in Nigeria

FEMI OWOEYE A dangerous trend has persisted in Nigeria’s road transportation sector.  A life threatening one it is.  As a result, 100s of fatal road crashes are recorded and many lives are avoidably lost every year. Major contributors to the sickening scenario are personnel of States’ Inland Revenue Agencies across the country, who issue certificates…

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How Abuja Motor Show Stood Still For Jetour Models

Abuja Motor show has over the years remained one of the major avenues to showcase latest automobiles to auto patrons in the Federal Capital Territory. Hence, the latest edition which held recently, witnessed the impactful presence of the newly introduced Jetour auto to the admiration of fair visitors. The 23rd Abuja Motor Fair, which held…

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How Feasible is Local Content Development for the Nigeria’s Auto industry?

ROTIMI ASHER Local content sourcing is in the heart of a nation’s automotive industry. More so it is when it concerns value chain and thousands of job creation therein. That explains why it forms the core part of the Nigeria’s National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP), a provision aimed at achieving high proportion of parts…

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How Nigeria’s Auto Industry Faired in 2023

FEMI OWOEYE Year 2023 was a continuation of bumpy and dark alleyway through which the nation’s automobile industry travelled for eight years. For the nation’s automobile buyers and users, 2023 represented a Year of Hike. For, early January, motorists were slammed with a 200% increase on premium payment for third party vehicle insurance, hiking from…

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