Need to Banish Taste for Imported Vehicles: Buy Nigeria!

By: FEMI OWOEYE Given the number of auto assembly plants now operating in Nigeria, coupled with the federal government’s resolve to pump funds into power generation, the nation could be on its way to industrialization. But, sadly, unless Nigerians, including government functionaries and individuals kill their silly tastes for imported new and used vehicles, it…

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2015: Toyota Nigeria Records Market Share Decline

…Plans to Launch Toyota Conquest 2016 By: ROTIMI ASHER [dropcap]T[/dropcap]oyota, Nigeria’s highest selling brand for decades, lost over 75% of market share in the current year, 2015. The Head of Marketing, Toyota Nigeria Limited(TNL), Mr. Andrew Ajuyah, who gave the revelation last week, during the company’s 4th Quarter Press Forum held at its headquarter in…

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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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