NIGERIA / WEST AFRICA

(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. ...

Stears , a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent’s economic landscape. Contrary to broad generalisations, the report sheds light on the diverse growth trajectories across Africa, with East Africa emerging as a regional powerhouse. In ...

The multi-billion dollar Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company, which is also the largest single train refinery in the world, is set to pump diesel and aviation fuel into the market as production begins on the two products.   President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who disclosed this in a statement, Friday, ...

Zenith Bank PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has dismissed as entirely untrue reports on the purported arrest of its Group Managing Director, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, in a section of the media. The reports had claimed Dr. Onyeagwu was arrested by the EFCC in connection with alleged fraud at the ...

CFAO Mobility has announced plans to host its “CFAO Mobility Open Day,”  which promises to be an unparalleled convergence of cutting-edge mobility solutions, featuring an extensive array of products and services that cater to diverse needs. The company said in a statement that the event  is slated for Thursday, January ...

In these days that prices of automobiles are skyrocketing , one auto brand is offering Nigerians everything they need in good automobile. Jetour, the renowned Chinese maker, is offering luxury, competitive price, durability, comfort, affordability and excellent after-sales to Nigerians.  At the last Abuja Motor Fair,  Jetour  displayed its array ...

Luqman Mamudu, a leading expert and advocate of a virile automotive industry in Nigeria,  is a former Director of Policy and Planning at the National Automotive Council (NAC) now known as the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). In this exclusive interview with AUTO REPORT AFRICA, Mamudu,who is currently ...

(By Olaolu Olusina/olaolu.olusina@lubeswestafrica.com) It’s a brand new year and a new ‘’Sheriff’’  is at the helm of affairs at Lubcon International. His name,  Taiye Williams, surely rings a bell in the lubricants industry not only in Nigeria but across Africa and even beyond.  A thorough-bred lube industry professional and a ...