Suzuki by CFAO Empower Her (SEH) celebrates women exploits in auto excellence
Mike Ochonma
November 2, 2023
We are empowering women with skills and knowledge, say Aissatou Diouf Suzuki by CFAO ended the 2023 automotive business year in Nigeria with the graduation ceremony of its Suzuki Empower Her 2.0 (SEH) program on December 20, 2023 in a momentous celebration of female empowerment and achievement. The event, held at the Suzuki by […]
NADDC committed to Nigeria EV agenda, commends PEV over project
Mike OchonmaNovember 1, 2023
In line with the vision of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to position Nigeria as one of the leading automotive manufacturing nations of the world, the Director General, NADDC, Joseph Osanipin on Friday, December 22, 2023 visited the Possible Electric Vehicles (PEV) Limited, Abuja. Possible Electric Vehicles Limited is a company in […]
VWSA CEO Martina Biene emerges AAAM President
Business a.m.October 27, 2023
Martina Biene, Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) chairperson and managing director takes over as President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM). She took over from Mike Whitfield of Nissan SA who has been the president of the group since July 2020. Mike will remain on the executive of AAAM as the immediate past […]
Mikano Motors dealership gives update on Geely, Changan brands
Mike OchonmaOctober 27, 2023
….reaffirms aftersales service back-up to customers MIKE OCHONMA Mikano Motors has revealed that contrary to speculations and false media reports, the relationship between the automotive franchisee and Geely brand is facing some strain over certain unresolved matters, one of which is the recent addition of the Changan Auto brand to its portfolio. Mikano Motors, however, […]
Craneburg assures of hitch-free traffic management on project site
Mike OchonmaOctober 20, 2023
MIKE OCHONMA Commuters and other road users have been assured by Craneburg Construction Company Limited that the rehabilitation/re-construction/upgrade of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe expressway (Phase IIB) from Greensprings to Abraham Adesanya in Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki local government areas (“the Project”), is progressing ahead of schedule and under a robust traffic management system. Against this backdrop, the mmanagement […]
FG announces 24-Hour closure of Third Mainland Bridge for critical repairs
Isaac JayeolaOctober 19, 2023
Joy Agwunobi The federal government has announced closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos from midnight of Saturday, October 21 to midnight Sunday, October 22 to carry out crucial repairs. Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos state, in a statement, explained that the closure is part of the government’s plan to […]
Innoson vehicle production capacity increases by 500% to 60,000 units yearly
Mike OchonmaOctober 19, 2023
…recieves SON’s ISO 9001:2015 at 13th anniversary MIKE OCHONMA Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited, a wholly indegenous vehicle manufacturing company has upgraded its assembly plant from annual production of 10,000 vehicles to 60,000 automobiles, representing 500 percent rise. Chairman/chief executive officer of the company, Innocent Chukwuma, disclosed this this week in Nnewi, Anambra state […]
Chery, back in Nigeria, makes Carloha exclusive franchisee
Mike OchonmaOctober 18, 2023
Carloha Nigeria, an automobile company in Nigeria, that specializes in sales and services of luxury vehicles has been appointed as the authorized dealer of Chery automobile for the local automotive market. Company sources that the strategic partnership marks a significant landmark in the expansion and growth of both organizations in the the country’s automotive industry. […]
Nigeria auto assemblers seek more collaboration with MAN
Mike OchonmaOctober 12, 2023
MIKE OCHONMA Representatives of the newly constituted governing board of the Nigeria Automobile Manufacturers Association (NAMA) on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the director-general of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). Both stakeholders in the auto manufacturing value chain emphasised the need for better synergy between them on how to move Nigeria’s […]
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends arring staff over ticket racketeering
Business a.m.October 4, 2023
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said the management has suspended an employee on its pay roll following a viral video that has been trending on various social media platforms clearly showing where the staff was negotiating with passengers on-board the Lagos-Ibadan Tran Service (LITS) to pay without obtaining official boarding ticket. In a statement issued […]