Author: Nneoma Okoli
People upgrade their cars for different reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to add a personal touch, increase speed and performance, improve the resale value, or make their vehicles unique. The truth is, at some point, you might want to sell your vehicle—be it for extra cash, to upgrade to a newer model, or probably you could be relocating to a different place, and you do not want to move with your car. Whichever the reason, you will want your vehicle in good shape to fetch you some good bucks. Whether you are upgrading your car to sell now or later is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has announced a record supply of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol across Nigeria to forestall any scarcity. The NNPC in a statement over the weekend said between March 21 to April 3, 2022, 1.029 billion litres of petrol had been sent to states, the highest level within a period of two weeks. The increase in NNPC’s supply reflects the promise of the Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, to deal with the fuel crisis which hit the nation back in February. The new report released by the NNPC showed an average of 73.56 million…
The leadership of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has described baseless reports on online platforms claiming that freight forwarders in the country would go on strike from Monday to protest the imposition of a 15 per cent National Automotive Council (NAC) levy on imported second-hand vehicles. One Alhaji Rilwan Amuni, who claimed to be a youth leader of ANLCA at Tin Can Island Port, was quoted in the viral report to have circulated a strike notice Friday, asking Customs brokers to brace up for a one-day warning strike on Monday to protest the controversial 15 per cent…
Electric are loved for their sleek styles, sounds and unique charging element, but it can be even harder to spot an issue when it comes to the function of your low emission vehicle. Whether you own a fully electric or hybrid model, most plug-in cars make more muted tones than fuel engines, but what do they actually mean? These are the eight most common sounds that your EV should be making, and the unusual signs to listen out for if you’re concerned about your car. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular each year, with an increase in consumer demand…
The seat belt is the primary safety equipment placed on all cars since the late 1960s, to help restrain passengers from being thrown out of the vehicle during impact. Over the years, seatbelts have evolved to become the most critical safety gadget in the car. Studies have shown that the use of seat belts reduces vehicle induced fatalities by 60%, and now most countries have made it mandatory for all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts at all times, lest being fined heavily for not having them on. Below are some seat belt benefits 1. The seat belt holds you…
Automotive giant becomes the first manufacturer of its kind to deploy comms tech provider’s wireless backhaul technology for real-time, high-speed performance testing of pre-production vehicles.As reliable and instant access to performance data increasingly offers a critical advantage in the race to deliver electric and autonomous vehicles, General Motors (GM) has revealed it is working with Cisco to modernise and automate the development process for performance testing vehicle development data, accelerating time-to-market for commercially ready vehicles. Real-time access to development data during vehicle performance testing had not been viable until recently, according to Cisco. Moreover, wireless LTE technology did not provide reliable connectivity…
Clearing agents and car dealers will meet with the Ministry of Finance on the 15 per cent National Automotive Council levy slammed on imported used vehicles by the Nigeria Customs Service. The NCS had recently introduced a 15 per cent National Automobile Commission levy on used imported vehicles, a decision which didn’t go down well with clearing agents in the country’s maritime sector. The agents have argued that the NAC levy is mostly meant for new vehicles, questioning the rationale behind the introduction of the duty on used vehicles. In a quick response, the service, in a statement by the…
The Lagos State Government is set to divert traffic flow on the Public Works Road at Ikeja for Rail Level Crossing asphalt laying by 9.00pm of Thursday. In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde on Thursday, the State advised motorists using the affected corridor to seek alternative routes to link the Agege Motor road from Ikeja. The statement reads, “In line with the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port at Apapa, the Lagos State Government will divert traffic flow on the Public Works Road at Ikeja for Rail Level…
Popular Nigerian comedian and Skit maker, Ahmad Olowatoyin is well known as Lawyer Kunle or Cute Abiola has recently stirred massive relations on social media after he showed off his new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG 4MATIC to his fans. See the post below. Sharing the photo of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG 4MATIC worth within 15, million – 16.5 million naira to his fans, Lawyer Kunle said he was depressed so he got himself a Mercedes Benz. The comedian shared the photo on his verified Instagram page to the amazement of his fans. Many of the comedian’s…
Kenechukwu Maduka, a lawyer based in Abuja, has narrated how he and his wife almost lost their lives on Tuesday after being forced to board a rickety Toyota Sienna vehicle from Awka, Anambra State, to the Federal Capital Territory by God is Good Motors, a popular transport company in Nigeria. According to the legal practitioner, he booked two seats on a Toyota Hiace bus and paid N23,000 for himself and his wife for the journey but was shocked to realise that the transport company did not have the bus displayed on their online platform on the ground when they got to…
Potholes, at various levels of viciousness and destructiveness, have become as much part of our motoring landscape as the cosmos flowers by the roadside. If you picture the sequence of events when a wheel strikes a pothole the initial drop, the impact, the rebound and, while the rebound is still happening, the upward jolt when the wheel climbs out of the hole it should be obvious that the components which bear the brunt of the punishment are the tyres, the rims, and the suspension, which includes, critically, the shock absorbers. On tyres, an impact from the edge of…
As part of its efforts geared toward harnessing the inherent benefits of renewable energy, the Federal Government has unveiled its Electrical Vehicle (EV) pilot project. The project was developed by the Ministry of Power, with the financial support of the European Union (EU), and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), within the framework of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). The feat was achieved at Gbamu-Gbamu, one of the mini-grid sites supported by NESP during its first phase, and has produced insights into the potential of EVs in rural and peri-urban communities. Speaking at the unveiling of…
Some residents of Lekki, Lagos State, have called for the cancellation of toll collection at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. Operations at the toll gate were suspended in 2020 following a series of protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in different parts of the country, tagged #EndSARS. While the management of the Lekki Concession Company Limited said operations would resume on April 1, 2022, it, shifted the resumption date to Friday, April 15. According to Punch, on Friday, the LCC issued a statement saying toll collection had been shifted indefinitely for adequate consultation with all stakeholders. However, residents said they would…
The federal government is losing several billions of naira to the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP), popularly known as auto policy, enacted by the federal government in 2014, a LEADERSHIP investigation has shown. The losses are due to the smuggling of foreign used vehicles into the country through the land borders and loss of Customs revenue to the importation of Semi Knock Down (SKD) and Completely Knock Down (CKD) by local manufacturing companies. Though, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), generated the sum of N2.24 trillion in 2021, stakeholders said they are supposed to collect more, but for the revenue…
When it comes to buying a new car, it’s important to do your research and find the right vehicle for your needs. There are so many cars on the market today, each with its unique features and benefits. How do you know which one is right for you? In this article, we will offer some expert tips for finding the perfect car for your needs! 1. Define Your Needs The first step in finding the right car is to define your needs. What are you looking for in a vehicle? Are you looking for something that is fuel-efficient? Are you…
Mercedes has promised a high-tech interior in its upcoming car and said that the EQS SUV could cover up to 600km on a single charge. German luxury marque Mercedes, on April 19, will unveil its first all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), called ‘EQS SUV,’ with seating space for up to seven people. The upcoming EQS SUV will be the third model based on the company’s new modular architecture platform for its premium and luxury electric vehicles (EVs). The automaker had also claimed that the new EQS SUV will redefine the SUV segment, leading it into the electric age. Ola Källenius…
As a general rule, it’s better to take action now than wait until you’re in the middle of an accident. Brakes are the most frequently overlooked part of a driver’s car maintenance. As far as functional sensitivity is concerned, the brakes belong to this group. In today’s vehicles, the braking system is equipped with indicators that, through the use of screeching or clicking noises, alert the driver or passengers of a problem with the system. One requirement for understanding brake-related sounds is that one is aware of one’s immediate surroundings. Keep an eye out for signs that your car’s brakes…
It is easy to neglect your car’s fuel pump. And we don’t really blame you. We really don’t see them, and when we do see them, they really aren’t attractive to look at. Of course, if we factor in its importance, then perhaps you’ll take a second look. Truth is, your car won’t really move without them, so it’s not something you should take for granted. And if we can be bold enough to say it, we’d even suggest you clean it every now and then. Here are some tips to get started: Check if your fuel pump’s dirty first…
The majority of us abuse our cars by using them to transport more than the standard number of passengers, or more than the normal cargo we are supposed to. This might be as a result of trying to save travel costs or save time or any other reasons, but it is totally wrong. Carrying excess weight on your car is very dangerous both to the occupants of the car and the other road users. So in this article, I’ll be running through a few dangers associated with carrying too much weight. The strain on tires and engine Carrying too much…
Car owners often don’t think about all the markings on the sides of their tyres. They figure that knowing the brand and model of their tyre is good enough if they ever need to replace one. However, there are also markings that pertain to the size of the tyre and the safety standards set forth by the federal government. The markings are supposed to be proof that the tyre satisfies these safety standards and size requirements. Aside from that, the Uniform Tyre Quality Grading code will be marked on the tyre too. This will provide information about the maximum amount of…