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.
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.
Kaduna security operatives nab four suspected bandits and recover 65 rustled cows in Chikun LGA. Police vow to sustain anti-crime operations. Read details.
CISLAC and Transparency International Nigeria commend the UK for recovering $9.5m in stolen Nigerian assets. They urge transparency in managing recovered funds to benefit citizens.
A Pennsylvania man faces 496 charges after police found hundreds of human remains, including infants, in his home and car. Shocking details from the cemetery theft investigation.
A suspected thief was caught instantly after stealing an iPhone 16 from a woman's bag in an Abuja office. See how a vigilant witness blocked his escape. Full story and video details inside.
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.
Anthony Joshua's uncle speaks out on the theft of the boxer's phone after the accident and calls for improved security and emergency services on Nigerian roads. Read the full family statement.
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.
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins cries out after a newly hired employee allegedly hacked her bank account and stole ₦3 million. Full details of the betrayal and social media reactions inside.
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.
Oyo State Police apprehend a suspected robber in Ibadan, recovering a stolen TVS motorcycle after a late-night chase. CP Femi Haruna commends officers' swift action. Read 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.
A young lady's emotional story trends online after a driver she trusted vanished with three bags of rice and a carton of soap meant for her parents in Ibadan. Read her vow to find him.
A silver steward at the Élysée Palace and two others will stand trial in February for stealing heritage items worth up to €40,000. Discover the details of the high-profile heist.
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.
A Nigerian man's TikTok video showing how a thief harvested part of his unripe plantain has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions about hunger and crime. Watch the video and see what netizens said.
Nigerian lawmakers say decades of rigged elections are the core of the nation's leadership failure. Discover why credible polls and ethical mentorship are non-negotiable for Nigeria's future.