JA Solar International Ltd
Metalgalante S.p.A.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
CAF Data Centre Industry Outlook
Car Mix

twitter Facebook Linkedin acp Contact Us

Mercedes Benz latest to capitalise on Nigerian auto policy

According to Uwatse, Nigeria needs mini buses and ambulances. (Image source: CanadianPacific/Flickr)

Mercedes Benz is gearing up to begin the assembly of mini buses and ambulances in Nigeria, in an attempt to draw benefits from the country’s automotive policy

The company’s managing director in Nigeria Benson Uwatse said the country could benefit greatly from the current automotive policy, and that it required ambulances as well.

However, Uwatse stressed that there was a lot to accomplish with the policy, as Nigeria lacks the infrastructure as well as the ancillary industries needed for vehicle assembly.

Following the enforcement of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan by the erstwhile Jonathan government, the sector shows promise.

Several OEMs such as Hyundai, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota and Renault are assembling their vehicles in various locations across Nigeria. Incoming OEMs are being offered a range of incentives to set up shop in Nigeria, while import duties on completely built-up units in the country have risen sharply to 70 per cent from 20 per cent, in a bid to encourage local assembly.

READ MORE...

Isuzu to roll out light trucks in Nigeria by Q2 2016

Ford to begin assembly of Ranger pickup trucks in Nigeria

African Review

Most Read

Bobcat has included additional features to enhance the visibility around the machines. (Image source: Bobcat)

Paltech stated the new collaboration solidifies its position as a leading provider of advanced valve solutions in South Africa and beyond. (Image source: 2Roads)

Dietmar Siersdorfer speaking at Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona. (Image source: Siemens Energy)

The new data centre is ‘EcoStruxure-ready’, with components of the installed EcoStruxure for Data Centers platform solution. (Image source: Schneider Electric)

Spiro will draw from its experience in Kenya, Benin, Togo, Rwanda and Nigeria as it launched in Uganda. (Image source: Spiro)

The project has a total of 210 planned connections. (Image source: ECOWAS)

The signing ceremony was held in Freetown. (Image source: Infinity Power)

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, speaking at the launch. (Image source: Office of the President, Republic of Ghana)

The plant will be built and operated in partnership with Pele Green Energy. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

d.light has a proven track record in the use of securitised finance to support its solar-powered household products in sub-Saharan Africa. (Image source: d.light)

The webinar explored whether established solutions can effectively tackle the mounting challenges tied to the management of concrete surfaces. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The webinar will gather industry experts to discuss the growing role of technology in rail, road and transit operations. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

According to IRENA, concrete policy actions and massive mobilisation of finance at full speed is required in order to meet the 2030 target. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The generator set fitted with a Perkins 1103 is providing vital backup power at the St Patrick School in Uganda. (Image source: Perkins)

Latest news

The project sought to address the high accident rate at the old Breidbach intersection and the traffic congestion. (Image source: SANRAL)

The signing ceremony was held in Freetown. (Image source: Infinity Power)

The plant will be built and operated in partnership with Pele Green Energy. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The project has a total of 210 planned connections. (Image source: ECOWAS)

The AfDB board complemented Transnet for progress made in rolling out its compliance and governance improvement programme. (Image source: AfDB)

The new data centre is ‘EcoStruxure-ready’, with components of the installed EcoStruxure for Data Centers platform solution. (Image source: Schneider Electric)

d.light has a proven track record in the use of securitised finance to support its solar-powered household products in sub-Saharan Africa. (Image source: d.light)

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, speaking at the launch. (Image source: Office of the President, Republic of Ghana)

Dietmar Siersdorfer speaking at Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona. (Image source: Siemens Energy)

The generator set fitted with a Perkins 1103 is providing vital backup power at the St Patrick School in Uganda. (Image source: Perkins)

5G technology deployment will take place later this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Spiro will draw from its experience in Kenya, Benin, Togo, Rwanda and Nigeria as it launched in Uganda. (Image source: Spiro)

According to IRENA, concrete policy actions and massive mobilisation of finance at full speed is required in order to meet the 2030 target. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The distributor will hold specialised training and empowerment sessions to enable its channel network to effectively deliver Vertiv’s portfolio, as well as managing inventory to serve the market. (Image source: Vertiv)

The HQ is expected to be completed and handed over by February 2025. (Image source: ECOWAS)

Genset BuyersGuide
Construction Buyers Guide