Lagos governor, FRSC chief, others for Nigeria Auto Awards February 9th in Lagos
Mike Ochonma
15 hrs
BY MIKE OCHONMA Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, will be special guests at the forthcoming Nigeria auto industry award scheduled to hold at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, on the February 9th, 2023. According to the organisers, Nigeria Auto […]
LSM gained from 2022 Nigeria’s auto industry challenges – Taiwo Shittu
Mike Ochonma16 hrs
BY MIKE OCHONMA At a time many auto firms were downsizing and closing shops due to low business, Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) Limited says it employed more workers last year to cater for its expanding operations. Taiwo Shittu, executive director, Lanre Shittu Motors, disclosed this in Lagos during an interview. He said the company […]
President Buhari to commission first phase Lagos Blue Rail Line
Mike OchonmaJanuary 23, 2023
By Mike Ochonma President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission the first phase 13 kilometers of the Blue Line corridor project connecting Marina to Mile 2 in Lagos. When fully completed, the second and final phase will see passengers traveling to and from Okokomaiko to Marina covering a total of 27 kilometers. The event will […]
Warri-Itakpe train derailment: 148 evacuated, passenger services suspended
Mike OchonmaJanuary 23, 2023
BY MIKE OCHONMA Authorities of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said on Sunday night that 148 passengers and 30 crew have been evacuated from the scene of the Warri-Itakpe train derailment. This is even as the Corporation announced suspension of the passenger services until investigation reveals the cause of the train derailment. In a statement […]
Suzuki by CFAO embarks on One-Tree, One-Car project
Mike OchonmaDecember 26, 2022
BY MIKE OCHONMA Suzuki by CFAO Nigeria collaborated with Solution17 for Climate Action’s Trees from Art Initiative to promote tree planting, climate education, and awareness in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Suzuki by CFAO One-Tree-One-Car program began with planting economic trees at Caleb British International School, Lekki. The initiative supports Solution 17’s goal of […]
Nigeria, Rwanda become first African countries to sign Artemis Accords
Innocent ObasiDecember 15, 2022
By Innocent Obasi Nigeria and Rwanda have become the first African signatories to the Artemis Accords which was one of the fallout of the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit held in Washington DC. Isa Ali Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who signed the agreements on behalf of Nigeria while Francis Ngabo, […]
Dana Air receives award for supporting young aviation professionals
Mike OchonmaDecember 8, 2022
By Mike Ochonma …Bags most resilient airline award Dana Air has been recognised for consistently supporting young aviation professionals at the recently concluded Explore Aviation Careers Conference and Cabin Crew Fair held at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Annex Ikeja, Lagos Aviation careers conference, an initiative of MamaJ Aviation consult is a yearly initiative […]
Start-up, MAX targets $100m EVs roll out in 10 countries by 2023
Mike OchonmaDecember 8, 2022
By Mike Ochonma Nigeria-based mobility start-up Metro Africa Xpress, MAX, says it will raise $100 million by 2023 to deploy its green mobility solutions in ten countries across the continent. The decarbonisation of the transport sector is accelerating in Africa and MAX is eyeing $100 million next year from investors such as the London, UK-based […]
New Maxus T-60 Pick-up tackles competition in Nigeria
Mike OchonmaNovember 30, 2022
BY MIKE OCHONMA, Transport Editor …innovative technology, safety redefined Competition in the Pick-up segment in Nigeria is gaining traction with the latest arrival of a Maxus T-60 Pick-up truck model by Mikano International Motors division and one of the fastest growing automotive companies in Nigeria. The T-60 model joins the ZNA (Rich6) and Geely […]
JAC slashes car prices by N1m in year-end promo
Mike OchonmaNovember 26, 2022
BY MIKE OCHONMA JAC Motors Nigeria is offering a special end-of-year promo for its numerous existing customers as well as potential customers across the country. The company says it wants its customers to celebrate holidays and the festive season in a grand style through its latest sales promotion tagged, ‘JAC Motors End-of-Year-Promo’. It says […]