Toyota plans Crown Signia as Venza replacement in 2024
Mike Ochonma
November 21, 2023
Toyota will be waving off the Toyota Venza after the launch of the 2024 model. The brand notes that the vehicle will be discontinued to introduce a new one the Toyota Crown Signia, a hybrid SUV that will take over from the Venza. The two vehicles occupy nearly the same slice of an already thin […]
Foreign airlines’ funds trapped in Nigeria, others reach record high $1.68bn
Business a.m.November 21, 2023
Business a.m The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has confirmed that blocked funds by foreign carriers operating in Nigeria and other parts of Africa have reached over $1.68 billion. Kamil Alawadhi, regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East made this known at the opening of the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) annual general assembly […]
Kia EV6 GT named amongst best inventions of 2023
Mike OchonmaNovember 20, 2023
Mike Ochonma ln Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Kia EV6 GT was recognized amongst the TIME Best Inventions of 2023 within the Transportation category. The annual list, which has been compiled for over two decades, features 200 extraordinary innovations, including new products and ideas, that TIME editors have identified as “changing our lives.” The EV6 […]
NADDC director-general visits Innoson, advocates patronage of locally assembled vehicles
Business a.m.November 16, 2023
NADDC director-general visits Innoson, advocates patronage of locally assembled vehicles The drector-general, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Joseph Osanipin has called on government agencies, private sectors and the public to embrace made-in-Nigeria vehicles as a national obligation and critical contribution towards the growth of Nigeria automotive sector. Osanipin made this appeal during […]
Nigeria Railway Corporation committed to existing projects completion
Mike OchonmaNovember 15, 2023
….As MD raises alarm over persistent vandalism by criminals Authorities of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it is working towards completing all the Railway projects despite internal and external challenges. Management also raised alarm over the repeated vandalization of its new and old rail infrastructures nationwide. Addressing transport journalists at the headquarters […]
Race for 2023 NAJA Auto Awards begins
Business a.m.November 14, 2023
…As event holds December 14 The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced Thursday, December 14, 2023 for this year’s NAJA Auto Awards to be held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The NAJA auto awards annually celebrate the best players in the Nigerian auto industry, acknowledging the marketing achievements in both business-to-business […]
New Ford Territory crossover disrupts segment rivals
Mike OchonmaNovember 14, 2023
…hard to fault the fit, finish, performance Mike Ochonma Once upon a time, sedans and hatchbacks were Ford’s brand bread and butter model line-ups. But this time around, that is no longer what most buyers want, they desire and deserve far more and better than that with good returns on their investment especially in […]
Lagos governor approves 25 percent rebate for city bus, rail transport
Mike OchonmaNovember 7, 2023
MIKE OCHONMA In response to calls for the reinstatement of the 50 percent rebate on fare for regulated bus and rail transport, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, has directed the implementation of 25 percent discount beginning Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Governor Sanwo-Olu had on August 2, 2023 announced a 50 percent discount in fares […]
Debutant Nord hybrid CNG models raises bar in SUV segment
Mike OchonmaNovember 7, 2023
….with all trappings of luxury and safety MIKE OCHONMA Nord Automobiles, indigenous vehicle manufacturer, is disrupting and setting new standards in the automotive industry following the introduction of two exceptional SUV models to meet the diverse needs of Nigerian car shoppers. The Nord A5, a crossover SUV, represents the latest generation of an already established […]
Lagos to close Eko Bridge Saturday till Monday for repairs
Business a.m.November 4, 2023
The Lagos state government has announced that it will be closing the Eko Bridge, between Costain and Alaka descent, to carry out emergency repairs. This was contained in a press statement made available on Friday. The bridge will be closed on Saturday, November 4, 2023, by 4:00 am. and reopened on Monday, November 6, 2023. […]