Lagos Secures €170m EIB Boost for Waterways Project
EIB Global, the development branch of the European Investment Bank, has announced a €170m financial partnership with the Lagos State Waterways Authority to develop sustainable and efficient water transport in Lagos. The partnership, which is the first collaboration between LASWA and EIB, the largest funder of the Omi Eko Project, was announced on Friday in […]
Oando Foundation Empowers Youth with Green Skills in Nigeria
The Oando Foundation has set out to equip young Nigerians with skills in the green economy, awarding N20m in seed funding to top performers from the first cohort of its Green Youth Upskilling Programme. In a statement, the foundation also announced the opening of applications for the next cohort of the initiative, which aims to […]
BBA Motors Launches Zeekr 9X Electric SUV in Nigeria
Nigeria’s luxury automobile market took a decisive step into the electric mobility era recently as BBA Motors unveiled the Zeekr 9X in Lagos, marking the model’s first appearance in Africa. A statement from the firm stated that the launch, held at the company’s newly opened flagship showroom, also featured the delivery of the first unit […]
Qoray scales Electric Teak adoption across Nigeria
One year after making history on Lagos streets, Qoray Mobility’s flagship electric Teak tricycle is moving beyond record books to nationwide adoption, demonstrating the potential of African-built electric vehicles in urban mobility, the company said on Tuesday. In January 2025, Nigerian rider Sekinat Taiwo drove the Electric Teak tricycle 347.11 kilometres in 12 hours, earning […]