On June 6, multiple sources reported that the Director-General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council announced plans to start producing plastic automotive parts locally, leveraging the country’s access to affordable petroleum by-products. He also revealed that 12 universities, two from each of Nig

On April 29, the Vice-President of Nigeria met with a delegation of South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC). AEDC has proposed a partnership with Nigeria to support solar equipment production and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the country. The Vice President reaffirmed the administration’s co

On April 12, multiple sources reported that Massilia Motors, the sole distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Nigeria and a joint venture with CFAO Mobility, has launched the new Mitsubishi L200 pickup in Nigeria. It has an all-new chassis frame which is built with high-tensile materials to withstand tough terrain. It

On March 26, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ plans to start its operations in Nigeria. It is setting up a service center and parts warehouse in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos by the end of 2025. It is also in discussion with the Nigerian government to set up a local assembly plant. AvtoVAZ will also introd

On March 28, CFAO Mobility announced that its subsidiary, LOXEA Nigeria, introduced BYD electric vehicles to the Nigerian market.
LOXEA is bringing to Nigeria a comprehensive suite of services associated with electric vehicles. This includes the installation of electric charging stations, vehicle maintenance, repair

On March 9, multiple sources reported that New Energy Vehicles (NEV) presented locally built electric buses, charging stations and premium taxi services in Nigeria. NEV T6 Electric Bus has a range of over 264 km on a single charge, and a top speed of 68km/hr. It is a 20-seater bus. 
Based on multiple sources  

On February 26, multiple sources reported that Carloha Nigeria is planning to commence the CKD production of Chery vehicles in Lagos in the first quarter of 2026. It will create jobs for Nigerians.
Carloha Nigeria is an online and offline automobile company that specializes in the sales and services of high-quality n

On February 21, multiple sources reported that the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, discussed with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria. The minister discussed key areas of cooperation including the establishment of electric vehicle plants in Nigeria which will help to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.
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On February 10, multiple sources reported that Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), the official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, has started assembly of Peugeot 3008. DPAN is a joint venture of Stellantis. It operates a greenfield plant in Kaduna. 
Based on multip

On January 28, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors Limited, Nigerian distributor and assembler introduced new electric vehicles (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG) cars and buses in Nigeria. It has presented a locally assembled 45-seater CNG bus. It will soon introduce electric vehicles.
Based on multiple s

On November 19, Geely Auto International Corporation named Coscharis Motors as its official retail
partner in Nigeria. Coscharis Motors will launch the latest Geely models in Nigeria very soon.
Coscharis Assembly Plant in Lagos is also assembling new Geely models. The plant assembles the All New GX3 Pro and the New C

On November 22, 2024, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), met with the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) in Abuja, Nigeria. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration and advance Nigeria’s automotive sector.
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On November 4, multiple sources reported that the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Nigeria (NADDC) initiated a discussion with a Morocco-based electric vehicle manufacturing company to launch manufacturing and assembling facilities in Nigeria. It will boost local production and job creation.
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On September 17, Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Co. Ltd introduced Innoson IVM EX02 and other models in its electric vehicle lineup.
Innoson IVM EX01 has a range of 201-230km.  Innoson IVM EX02 has a range of 330-400km. Innoson IVM Link is a 5-seater electric vehicle that offers a reliable 201-230km range on a full c

On August 21, multiple sources reported that Lanre Shittu Motors, a Nigeria-based bus company, has introduced locally manufactured compressed natural gas-powered buses in Nigeria. The buses were assembled at the Amuwo Odofin assembly plant, Lagos. One bus has a capacity of 31 seats, other one is a 54-seater bus. The

On August 12, the President of Nigeria introduced 30 hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. These buses are locally designed and manufactured by Innoson Vehicles, a Nigerian company. 
Based on social media updates of the President of Nigeria

On July 12, American Resources Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation entered a partnership with UK-based Jupiter Lithium Ltd, owner of Basin Mining Ltd and Range Mining Ltd, to develop Nigeria's first large-scale lithium deposit spanning 442 square kilometers of high-quality, lithi

On July 14, Tantech Holdings Ltd announced that its subsidiary, Shangchi Automobile Co., Ltd., has signed a new sales contract to export 60 midibuses to Nigeria. This is following previous export sales of midibuses to Nigeria in 2022. The most recent sale is the largest export order of midibuses to Nigeria since 2023

On April 27, Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) announced that it has taken delivery of the electric mass transit buses. In 2022, OCEL and LAMATA, the Lagos State Government Agency tasked with planning, implementing, regulating, and franchising sustainable integrated public transport in Lagos.
OCEL, partnered with Yut

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu Industry) announced that it has reached agreements with government organizations and partner companies for the promotion of two- and three-wheeler e-mobility businesses in Africa. Musashi Seimitsu Industry signed memorandums-of-understanding (MOUs) with government