Is Auto Industry Safe in President Buhari’s Hands?

By: FEMI OWOEYE It is understandable that, with the continuous crash of the oil prices in the world market, government has been incapacitated financially. Notwithstanding, in a situation like this, economic theory of Opportunity cost and alternative forgone becomes handy. This is a period when relevant government policies, actions and inactions should naturally favour local…

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FAW Truck Assembly Plant, Showroom Open in Lagos (Photos)

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]midst dwindling oil prices and shaky economy, another automotive assembly plant has opened in Nigeria, this time located at the heart of Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State. Established by PERFECTION Motors Company Limited, member of the Lee group in Nigeria, in collaboration with a Chinese automaker, FAW, one of China’s biggest and most prestigious…

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Full Auto Manufacturing, not yet Feasible in Nigeria, Says Robert Ugbaja, Chairman, Boulos Enterprises Limited

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter completing a course at Yaba Technical College and training as an Engineer in Japan, Mr. Robert Ndubueze Ugbaja was recruited by Suzuki Motor Corporation to work with its Nigerian partner, Boulos Enterprises limited as a young engineer. That was 45 years ago. He was at a time in charge of the company’s production and…

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Over-speeding Accounts for Over 50% Road Accidents On Nigerian Roads – FRSC

By: ROTIMI ASHER [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal Road Safety Commission has attributed 50.8% of road accidents experienced across Nigeria this year to over-speeding. This submission was made by Mr. Hygenus Omeje, Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, at the Mobil TRACCON Africa event held last week Wednesday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos….

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