NIGERIA / WEST AFRICA

The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have joined forces in a strategic partnership to address the pressing challenge of climate change in Nigeria. The partnership was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the NCCC office in Abuja recently. This collaboration ...

The Chairperson/Managing Director, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), Martina Biene, has adduced reasons why the leading German automobile brand wants to return to Nigeria after exiting the local market a few years ago. Biene, who also heads the Volkswagen Group Africa operations, said her company would like to return to Nigeria ...

CFAO Mobility, a pioneering name in the mobility solutions industry, recently hosted the “CFAO Mobility Open Day” at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The event lived up to its promise, offering attendees an immersive experience in the realm of cutting-edge mobility solutions. The Open Day ...

Weststar Associates Limited, the Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, proudly presents the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC, marking the dawn of the next era in mid-size luxury SUVs. This fully redesigned model represents the second generation of the GLC, harnessing Mercedes-Benz’s legacy of comfort, refinement, and cutting-edge technology to redefine luxury ...

Carloha, the exclusive national partner of Chery Automobile in Nigeria, proudly announces and celebrates Chery’s exceptional achievements in 2023. As a global player, Chery has not only maintained its reputation for innovation and quality but has also set new benchmarks in the global automotive domain. This announcement not only celebrates ...

Falcon Aerospace Limited, a Nigerian business aviation firm, has appointed Jean-Claude Kouyo as its Director of Growth for the Europe, Middle-East and African (EMEA) regions. With this appointment, Kouyo will join the leadership of the company as its operations become increasingly globalized. An Ivorian based in France, Jean-Claude Kouyo had his ...

Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The closely interlinked peril of Business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes (up from #6 to #3 year-on-year), Fire, explosion (up from #9 to #6), ...

(By Alfonso Reillo) The telecommunications landscape in Nigeria has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. With the impending entry of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), the industry is set for a game-changing transformation. In 2024, Nigeria’s economic growth is expected to accelerate with the arrival of MVNOs, and we can ...

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 PBVs. With the goal of enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform and supporting the ...

In a remarkable feat, Massilia Motors secured the prestigious Best Auto TV Commercial award in Nigeria for 2023, recognizing the outstanding commercial produced for the Mitsubishi Outlander. The award ceremony took place in December 2023 in Lagos during the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards, with esteemed guests, including Mr. ...