How NAIDP 2013-2023 moved production from zero to thousands of cars
Looking for any of Nigeria’s long term development plan that had worked well, all eyes could be facing the 10-year Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2013-2023). This was observed by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment in collaboration…
Huge market, high middle class population key drivers of auto policy bill—Minister
The Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo has given clear reasons why the ministry is working with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) for the representation of the automotive bill to the National Assembly for consideration…
NADDC currently working on the return of Peugeot, VW to Nigeria—Aliyu
Strong indication has emerged on the possible return of leading auto giants, who had earlier left Nigeria for greener pastures in no distant time. This was revealed by the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Jelani…
UNN beats Unilag, 2 others to produce first 5-seater electric car in Nigeria
Barely six months after the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu, challenged five Nigerian ranking institutions to make proposals on how to produce electric cars in the country, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has…
Reasons why 2013 automotive policy is in need of immediate review emerge
Whereas the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Jelani Aliyu recently called for enactment of the 2013 Nigerian Automotive Policy in full law of the land, industry experts have raised alarm, calling for instant…
NADDC boss defers with LCCI DG on national auto policy
At a time the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Jelani Aliyu is calling on the Federal Government to make a legislation that would turn the prevailing auto policy into law, the Director General, Lagos…
NAIDP, NADDC to bring back relocated vehicle manufacturing companies—Aliyu
The Managing Director, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, has hinted that his Council is currently collaborating with the National Automotive Industrial Development Plan (NAIDP) to lure back leading vehicle manufacturing giants that had relocated from Nigeria…
Visiting foreign auto-investors’ canvass African approach to local production
A delegation of International Automotive Investors comprising of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other stakeholders, has made case for a strategic African approach to growing local car manufacturing. Leader of the delegation, Mr. Thomas Schaefer, who addressed the Vice President…
Excitements as Innoson unveils 4 brand new models of status symbol cars
No doubt, Nigeria remains the Africa’s motoring nation with the choicest status symbol cars and as such, leading indigenous manufacturer, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company ltd (IVM) has officially revealed four classy road machines for the Nigerian market. Top in the…
SON begins stakeholders’ collaboration to drive standard in motor vehicle inspection
A new strategy has been devised by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) to drastically reduce road accidents in parts of South South Nigeria. The new move is being driven by collaboration with relevant stakeholders to promote the development and…
