Nigeria's automobile industry faces 2026 with expectations for the NAIDP Act, local production, and EV adoption, but old hurdles like policy implementation and infrastructure remain. Will this be the year of transformation?
FRSC Lagos Commander details UN road safety strategy, urges auto makers to build 'forgiving' vehicles and media to educate public. Collaboration key to reducing crashes.
The Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit partners with Caverton Marine to boost safe, climate-friendly water transport. Summit set for Feb 9-11 in Akwa Ibom. Read more.
Lagos State slashes vehicle number plate replacement fee from ₦30,000 to ₦20,000 in a three-month amnesty. Governor Sanwo-Olu aims to boost security and road safety. Read details.
Nigerian car dealers report a sharp drop in petrol car sales. The industry is now exploring electric and gas-powered vehicles as the future, despite infrastructure challenges. Read more.
Lagos plans electric ferries to cut fares, while the Federal Government urges a ban on unsafe wooden boats after tragic accidents. Read the latest on Nigeria's water transport safety.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces the resumption of the Electric Motor Vehicles programme in Kogi Central after completing CAC registration and technician training. The initiative aims to empower youths and women.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confirms the resumption of the Electric Motor Vehicles programme in Kogi Central after ensuring full regulatory compliance. Training for dozens of beneficiaries has commenced.
A 23-year-old man, Godfrey Musa Ndlovu, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing a Zimbabwe Republic Police vehicle. The court warned that state assets are protected by law. Read the full story.
A landmark Court of Appeal judgment has stripped the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) of powers to stop, impound vehicles, or impose fines. This ruling demands urgent reform to end harassment and uphold citizens' constitutional rights. #Nigeria #RuleOfLaw
A Nigerian man's public plea to a thief who stole his Lexus RX 350 side mirror goes viral. The replacement cost of N250,000 sparks reactions and security warnings online.
Nigeria Customs Service introduces a temporary import scheme for personal vehicles, allowing duty-free entry for up to 90 days for tourists and business visitors. Learn the rules and required documents.
Nigeria Customs Service introduces a 90-day temporary vehicle admission for foreign visitors. Learn the rules, required documents, and how it eases cross-border movement.
A car seller points to the Event Data Recorder in Anthony Joshua's Lexus LX570 as the key to uncovering the truth behind the fatal December 2025 crash that killed his friends. Read the full analysis and public reactions here.
Bauchi State Police recover a stolen Toyota Hilux belonging to the Emirate Council and arrest a suspect. New police officers deployed for community policing probation.
Investigation into Anthony Joshua's fatal crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faces hurdles as police refuse to cooperate with safety bureau, withholding crucial vehicle data recorder.
Nigeria sees a 400% rise in electric vehicle use since 2020. LUG West Africa plans 250 EV charging stations in Lagos and a local assembly plant, leveraging solar power. Read more.
A tragic accident in Benue State on New Year Day claimed the lives of four children after a vehicle plunged into a stream. Several others were injured. Read the full report.
LUG West Africa announces a major push for electric vehicles in Lagos, with 250 charging points and a local assembly plant set for 2026, boosting jobs and clean energy.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Lagos Police arrest 14 suspected traffic robbers on Lekki-Epe Expressway following motorists' complaints. Crackdown aims to improve security and restore confidence for road users.
LUG West Africa announces major 2026 expansion: over 250 EV charging stations and a local street lighting assembly plant in Lagos, boosting sustainable urban development and job creation.
From 2026, Nigerians will pay a mandatory vehicle recycling fee at registration. The policy aims to generate over N150bn yearly, create jobs, and regulate used car imports. Get all the details.
The Federal Government signs an MoU with China's YJT to localise manufacturing of CNG and EV infrastructure. Deal aims to create jobs, transfer skills, and boost cleaner transport energy adoption in Nigeria.
The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services announces a major reform to eliminate touting and racketeering in vehicle registration. Director Abubakar Yeldu reveals plans for a cleaner system by 2026.
The Federal Government urges Nigerians to buy locally-made new cars, not imported used vehicles. Elizade JAC reveals a 2026 strategy for affordable pricing and warranties to disrupt the auto market.
The Nigerian government announces a mandatory vehicle recycling fee starting 2026 to tackle abandoned cars and formalise the auto recycling sector, projecting over ₦150bn in annual revenue.
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned 3,620 electric vehicles and new schools in Borno State, boosting transport and education. Read about this major infrastructure milestone.
Suleiman Yusuf, CEO of Bankrol Camel EV, states that scaling electric vehicle adoption in Nigeria requires massive investment in renewable energy and charging networks. Learn about the plans unveiled at the Abuja EV Fair.
Alpha and Roadrunner unveil electric passenger and cargo tricycles in Abuja. The initiative, featuring a lease-to-own model, aims to cut emissions and boost operator income. #GreenTransport #Nigeria