LUG Plans 250 EV Charging Points, Assembly Plant for Lagos
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.
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.
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.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 reports 25,112 applicants have completed the merit-based CBT. The scheme bridges graduates to paid internships. Read the latest update.
NLNG Ship Management Limited relaunches its Seafarers Cadetship Development Programme, inducting 21 cadets from MAN Oron and NMU to address the global manpower shortage and boost Nigeria's maritime capacity.
APM Terminals' WACT has graduated 600 new entrepreneurs from Onne and Ogu communities after six months of intensive training, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable community development and economic growth in Rivers State.
Thinklab Group fulfills its ₦1bn pledge, investing over ₦250 million in 13 young Nigerian entrepreneurs via the Thinkpreneur programme. A strategic move for national development.
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc receives the 'Best Employer in SIWES Student Acceptance 2025' award from the Industrial Training Fund for its commitment to training Nigerian students. Read more.
NIPRD warns Nigeria's reliance on a single WHO-prequalified antimalarial limits local manufacturing. The institute trains pharma firms to tap into the $161m global market, urging tax reliefs and incentives.
A professor warns Nigeria's food insecurity is a national security threat, with 26.5 million facing acute hunger. He calls for urgent action on security and production. Read more.
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.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has approved free Christmas transport fares for 750 non-indigenes and cash gifts for 300 widows. This annual initiative promotes unity and eases festive season hardship. Read more about this impactful social intervention.
Lagos lawmaker Gbolahan Yishawu launches a 50% discount food market in Eti-Osa, providing subsidized staples to over 10,000 residents for Christmas. Read how this initiative is easing economic pressure.
Chukwuebuka Akwiwu-Uzoma clinched the Data & Analytics Engineering Professional of the Year award at NiTA 2025. Discover his impact on Nigeria's tech talent and digital economy.
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Bauchi Police apprehend two 19-year-old security guards for allegedly stealing a government Toyota Hilux. The vehicle was recovered at Bauchi Club. Full details on the ongoing investigation.
HOMECOMING and AlphaTheta's Start From Scratch DJ workshops saw unprecedented demand in Lagos, setting the stage for a major 2026 expansion across Africa. Discover the future of music education.
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Nigeria Police Force announces resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2, 2026. Learn the reasons and how to comply with the law.
The Nigeria Police Force will restart enforcement of tinted glass permits on January 2, 2026, citing rising security threats. Motorists must regularise documentation.
Bauchi Police arrest two security guards for allegedly stealing an official L-PRES Project vehicle. The Toyota Hilux was recovered swiftly. Read details of the case and police statement.
The Nigeria Police Force announces the resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement on January 2, 2026, citing security concerns. The move sparks public debate as the case remains in court.