Made-In-Nigeria Auto Contest: Kia Rio versus Peugeot 301

Kia Rio and Peugeot 301 are two sub-compact sedans currently assembled in Nigeria. But why should an auto buyer pick one instead of the other. Motoring World’s Editor-in-Chief, FEMI OWOEYE, reviews both cars and provides a guide to prospective buyers… [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is like comparing a Lion and a Tiger. Both assembled locally by Nigerians, Peugeot…

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Big Debate: Auto Industry Stakeholders Divided Over Imported Used Vehicles Ban

FEMI OWOEYE [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ajor stakeholders of the Nigerian automobile industry remain differ over what the federal government should do about imported used vehicles, which is said to account for about 90% of automobile sales in Nigeria. Their divergent views were openly expressed at a Stakeholders Forum held in Lagos recently, courtesy of the Federal Ministry of Industry,…

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NAMA Hails Annual Training for Nigerian Auto Journalists

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) has commended Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) for instituting an annual training for its members, saying it will help the implementation of the nation’s auto policy. Chairman of NAMA, who is also the Managing Director of VON Automobiles Limited, Mr. Tokunbo Aromolaran made the commendation, on Wednesday, when members…

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We Won’t Reverse Auto Policy, FG Assures Stakeholders

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal government has assured the stakeholders of the Nigerian Automobile and allied sectors that it had no intention of reversing or cancelling the nation’s auto policy, as positioned by the former regime under the leadership of former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, gave the assurance…

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