Executive Motoring
26 Jan
Stakeholders in the transport sector have called for a robust welfare package and improved safety measures for Nigerian e-hailing drivers. According to the stakeholders, this will boost the morale and promote self-confidence of the drivers, using the various e-hailing platforms.
26 Jan
Carloha, the exclusive national partner of Chery Automobile in Nigeria, has announced that the brand achieved a yearly sales figure of 1,881,316 units, representing a growth of 52.6 per cent. Exports stood at 937,148, a modest increase of 101.1 per cent.
26 Jan
Hyundai Motor Company has been recognised yet again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honours at the 2023 Good Design Awards in the U.S., including four in the transportation category and two in the interactive media category.
19 Jan
Suzuki by CFAO ended the 2023 automotive business year in Nigeria with the graduation ceremony of the Suzuki Empower Her 2.0 (SEH) programme in a momentous celebration of female empowerment and achievement.
19 Jan
Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBVs).
19 Jan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the commencement of the reactivation of old narrow-gauge networks across the country.
19 Jan
A non-government organisation, GreenLight Initiative, has advocated the need to improve road safety and sustainable mobility practices.
5 Jan
Egoras Technology, a sustainable transportation solutions firm, has reiterated its commitment to driving positive change in Nigeria’s transportation landscape, even as it launched dual-fuel tricycles.
29 Dec
The year 2023 began on a bumpy ride for the motoring sector even as the sector witnessed a challenging year. The year was characterised by challenges of inflation, naira devaluation, low purchasing power, customers’ priority among others.
24 Nov
Auto Dealers Association of Nigeria (ADAN) has announced plans to transform automotive trading in the country.The association stated this at its inaugural awards and end-of-the-year stock-taking tagged, ‘The legal problems inherent in operating in an informal trade sector...
24 Nov
The newly appointed Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Osanipin, has called on government agencies, the private sector and the general public to embrace made-in-Nigeria vehicles...
24 Nov
Arrangements are in top gear for this year’s Nigeria Automotive Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards.The programme has been slated for December 14 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Latest
NOW
The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…
NOW
Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the summer. The former Manchester United boss said "there has been contact" between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on whether he would take the offer. "I've also informed the Austrian FA (OeFB) about…
9 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
14 mins ago
Three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a secondary school in Wales on Wednesday, police said. The attack occurred at the Amman Valley School, about 60 miles (100 miles) northwest of Cardiff. Two air ambulances were seen at the school, along with a number of police vehicles. "Three people have been injured and…
15 mins ago
Multichoice Nigeria on Wednesday announced another price increase on the DStv and GOtv packages. The company in a statement said that the new prices will take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024. In the new price list for DStv, Premium bouquet, the price moved from N29,500 to N37,000; Compact+ from N19,800 to N25,000; Compact from…
17 mins ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
19 mins ago
Mauricio Pochettino admitted troubled Chelsea's worst moments this season have been "so bad" after the Blues suffered their heaviest defeat in over five years. Pochettino's side slumped to an embarrassing 5-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday to heap renewed pressure on the beleaguered Chelsea boss. It was Chelsea's worst ever result against London rivals Arsenal…
27 mins ago
An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year and a half for supporting nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, local media reported Wednesday. "Branch 1 of Isfahan Revolutionary Court... sentenced Toomaj Salehi to death on the charge of corruption on Earth," the singer's lawyer, Amir Raisian,…
34 mins ago
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. "We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains," said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding…
1 hour ago
One of the governorship aspirants who contested the ticket of the party with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during last Saturday's primaries, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has dispelled the rumour that he stepped down for the governor during the shadow election. Akinfolarin, who came second after garnering 15,343 votes, disclosed that he did not back out of the contest…