Executive Motoring

The Senate has urged state governments to improve access roads to railway stations, emphasising that a modernised rail system with robust state-level support could alleviate road congestion, improve logistics, and spur regional economic growth.

Kia Corporation has unveiled full details of the Kia Tasman, the brand’s first pickup truck.

The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has highlighted the investment opportunities that abound in the Nigerian automotive industry.

Carloha Nigeria, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to promoting sports and supporting communities in Nigeria.

Anambra and Gombe states recorded the highest intercity bus travel (state route charged per person fare) in September with N9,587.27, and followed by N8,330.05 respectively.

Due to scarcity of foreign exchange (FX), hikes in tariffs, increases in import duty and other related issues, automobile dealers have lamented their inability to import fairly used cars into the country.

The Auto and Allied Sub-Sectoral Group of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have concluded plans to host its yearly symposium. For decades, the African automobile industry has long been dominated by Tokunbo (imported used vehicles).

In a move to partner with the Federal Government to ensure adequate coverage of the automobile industry, Nigeria Automobile Journalists Association (NAJA) has concluded arrangements to hold its yearly training/capacity building workshop

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), has commissioned the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) newly established and equipped Automotive Training and CNG Conversion Centre in Kano State.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has revolutionized many industries, including the automobile sector. This surge in the production of connected vehicles, which are capable of collecting and generating vast amounts of data, raises significant concerns about privacy and digital sovereignty. Countries that import these vehicles, particularly those in the Global South, face additional challenges.…

To transform Nigeria's transportation landscape, KarryGo Transport Technology Company, Qoray Mobility, and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) have partnered to deploy 10,000 units of Qoray Teak electric tricycles over the next 12 months.

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) launched the Credit Access for Light and Mobility Fund in Abuja at the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the three agencies.