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Fixing Nigeria’s Logistics Crisis: Oyetola, Stakeholders Demand Seamless Multimodal Infrastructure
Fixing Nigeria’s Logistics Crisis: Oyetola, Stakeholders Demand Seamless Multimodal Infrastructure
As Nigeria’s logistics and transportation landscape face a critical turning point, top government officials and industry experts have united to demand a shift away from the country’s heavy reliance on road travel.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, alongside transport experts and industry stakeholders, specificall called for the urgent integration of road, rail, maritime, inland waterways and aviation networks to accelerate economic growth and reduce logistics costs.
The consensus emerged at the 12th Nigeria Transport Lecture organised by Transport Day Newspapers at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, where participants stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve its full economic potential without a coordinated multimodal transportation framework.
Represented by a director in the ministry, Mrs Rashidat Yusuf, Oyetola described transportation as the backbone of economic development, trade facilitation and industrial growth, noting that the maritime sector remains central to Nigeria’s international trade and must be effectively linked with other modes of transport.
According to the minister, ongoing government investments in maritime security, port modernisation, digital transformation and inland waterway development are already yielding positive results by improving cargo movement, reducing logistics bottlenecks and enhancing investor confidence.
He said recent successes in combating piracy and other maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea have strengthened Nigeria’s position as a regional trade hub, while efforts to improve connectivity between seaports, rail lines and highways are expected to further boost economic productivity.
Oyetola, however, identified infrastructure deficits, weak inter-agency coordination, inadequate maintenance, regulatory bottlenecks and human capacity gaps as major obstacles to the sector’s growth, urging stakeholders to collaborate in addressing the challenges.
Delivering the keynote lecture titled, “Multimodal Transport Safety in Nigeria: Prospects, Challenges and Contribution to National Growth Pursuant to the Renewed Hope Agenda,” former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, warned that Nigeria’s heavy dependence on road transport is undermining safety, increasing costs and limiting economic growth.
Oyeyemi disclosed that nearly 90 per cent of freight and passenger movement in the country is carried out by road, placing enormous pressure on infrastructure, accelerating road deterioration and heightening accident risks. He added that only about 40 per cent of Nigeria’s road network is paved, further compounding the challenge.
The transport expert noted that although Nigeria possesses one of Africa’s largest transportation systems, it has yet to maximise the benefits of a fully integrated multimodal network.
He pointed to ongoing rail projects, including the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway and the Abuja-Kaduna corridor, as evidence of progress towards reducing pressure on the roads.
He further noted that plans to achieve 24-hour port operations, improve rail connectivity to seaports and expand the commercial use of inland waterways could significantly enhance logistics efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In a lead paper titled, “From Port to Hinterland: Rethinking Safety Governance Along Nigeria’s Intermodal Freight Corridors,” Associate Professor of Transport and Logistics at Lagos State University, Dr Ogochukwu Ugboma, called for a fundamental shift in the management of freight transportation in Nigeria.
She argued that safety should be treated as a governance issue rather than merely an operational concern, stressing that fragmented oversight across different transport modes continues to undermine logistics efficiency and freight safety.
According to Ugboma, more than 85 per cent of cargoes destined for Nigeria’s hinterland leave the ports by road, contributing to congestion, infrastructure damage, truck crashes, cargo theft and supply chain disruptions.
She advocated corridor-based governance, unified safety standards, shared databases, coordinated inspections and real-time monitoring systems to improve freight movement.
Also speaking, the Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, Mr Kingsley Igwe, said the country possesses immense potential to develop a world-class intermodal transportation system.
He, however, identified inadequate infrastructure connectivity, regulatory fragmentation, poor maintenance culture, security challenges, human capacity deficits and limited deployment of data and technology as major impediments to progress.
Igwe urged the government to accelerate the adoption of water-based transportation, arguing that greater use of inland waterways would ease highway congestion, reduce freight delays and lower logistics costs that contribute to inflation and rising business expenses.
Earlier, the Publisher and Managing Editor of Transport Day Newspapers, Frank Kintum, said the annual lecture was established to provide a platform for regulators, operators and policymakers to identify challenges and develop practical solutions for the transport sector.
Participants at the event unanimously agreed that sustained infrastructure investment, stronger safety governance and seamless integration of all transport modes are critical to building a modern transportation system capable of driving Nigeria’s economic transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT
Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT
Jetour Nigeria is taking its seven-seater X70 Plus SUV to Abuja as rising interest from motorists in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states fuels the brand’s latest push to deepen its presence across Nigeria.
The X70 Plus will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, holding from September 22 to 24 at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki, following the strong response recorded during the Lagos edition, where motorists turned out for test drives and made enquiries about Jetour models.
The Abuja activation is designed to give prospective buyers direct access to the X70 Plus and other models, with opportunities to test-drive the vehicles, engage product specialists and experience their technology, safety and comfort features.
The X70 Plus is positioned as a family-oriented SUV, offering seven-seat capacity and a range of features targeted at customers seeking comfort, technology and practicality.
The SUV is available with 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre turbocharged engine options, with outputs of up to 145kW and 290Nm of torque, paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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Its safety equipment includes front, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, Hill-Start Assist, Hill-Descent Control and a 360-degree panoramic camera with 2D and 3D viewing modes. Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems are also available.
Inside the cabin, the X70 Plus features a 10.23-inch LCD touchscreen, dual-zone climate control with air purification, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof and an eight-speaker audio system.
Jetour Nigeria, the authorised distributor of the brand in the country, currently operates through seven accredited dealers: Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mandilas Autos, R.T. Briscoe Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, Kojo Motors, Tab Autos Limited and New Era Auto Vehicle Services Limited.
The company said the dealer network supports vehicle sales, genuine spare-parts supply and after-sales services across the country.
Jetour has also received recent industry recognition in Nigeria, including Fastest Growing Auto Brand by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association and Auto Brand of the Year at the Nigeria Transport Lecture and Awards.
The Abuja experience is expected to provide prospective customers in the FCT and surrounding states with direct access to the X70 Plus and other Jetour models as the brand continues its national market expansion.
Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT
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Jetour Unleashes F700 Hybrid Pickup as Abuja Experience Begins Tuesday
Jetour Unleashes F700 Hybrid Pickup as Abuja Experience Begins Tuesday
Jetour is taking its premium pickup game to Abuja as the automaker prepares to showcase the powerful F700 hybrid pickup at the Jetour Experience Abuja, bringing a blend of electrified performance, luxury and rugged off-road capability to the Federal Capital Territory.
The three-day event, scheduled for September 22 to 24 at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki, comes on the heels of strong reception in Lagos and is expected to draw commercial fleet operators, corporate buyers and luxury pickup enthusiasts keen to experience Jetour’s latest hybrid workhorse.
Following high-impact reception in Lagos, the Abuja activation, which holds at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki, answers massive demand from commercial fleet leaders, corporate buyers, and luxury truck enthusiasts eager for an electrified workhorse built without compromise.
Jetour’s rapid ascendancy as Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Auto Brand and Auto Brand of the Year is backed by nationwide after-sales infrastructure, certified technicians, and genuine parts availability through its authorized dealer network including Elizade Nigeria Limited, New Era AutoVehicle Services, Germaine Auto Centre, Kojo Motors, Mandilas Autos, R.T. Briscoe and
Tab Autos.
The Ultimate Hybrid Powerhouse
Engineered on the heavy-duty platform of Jetour’s G700 luxury SUV, the double-cab F700 redefines utility.
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Stretching nearly 5.5 meters, it commands road presence via a high-tensile ladder-frame chassis and independent double-wishbone suspension engineered for punishing industrial demands and refined highway cruising alike.
Under the hood lies the revolutionary Kunpeng Super Hybrid CDM-O powertrain—pairing dual high-output electric drive motors with an onboard turbo petrol generator that seamlessly feeds the battery pack on the fly, eliminating range anxiety entirely.
According to Jetour, an advanced CATL 800V architecture surges the battery from 20% to 80% in just 10 minutes, achieving ultra-fast charging.
The vehicle delivers a monumental combined cruising range of up to 1,300 km on a single charge and tank, and achieves exceptional fuel economy, sipping as low as 1.39 L/100 km.
Conquering Terrain in First-Class Luxury
Engineered for unforgiving terrain, the F700 deploys Jetour’s intelligent XWD all-wheel-drive system governed by front, center, and rear mechanical differential locks.
With 9.5 inches of ground clearance and an imposing 900 mm water-wading capability, the F700 glides through deep water crossings, unpaved construction corridors, and rocky trails effortlessly.
Inside, the cabin abandons utilitarian compromises for bespoke executive refinement, featuring
35.4-inch Panoramic “Sky Screen” dominating the dash architecture.
Also, it features the 15.6-inch Central Command Touchscreen for seamless telematics and vehicle dynamics, Sculpted Luxury Finishes combining aviation-grade acoustic insulation, premium materials, and active driver-assist safety suites.
The three-day Jetour Experience Abuja will feature live technical walkarounds, rugged dynamic tests, and hands-on driving trials at the capital.
Jetour Unleashes F700 Hybrid Pickup as Abuja Experience Begins Tuesday
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26th Abuja Motor Fair: NADDC, BKG Set November 10 Date for Auto Industry Show
26th Abuja Motor Fair: NADDC, BGK Set November 10 Date for Auto Industry Showcase
The National Automotive Design and Development Council and BKG Exhibitions Ltd have unveiled plans for the 26th Abuja International Motor Fair, scheduled to hold from November 10 to 13, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja.
The four-day event is expected to bring together major players across the automotive value chain, such as vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, component producers, financial institutions, technology firms, transport operators, logistics companies, development partners, investors and government agencies.
A three-day conference will also feature prominently at the fair, with the theme, “Driving Nigeria’s Automotive Transformation: Policy, Production, and Prosperity.”
A statement on Friday by BKG Exhibitions said the conference would examine key issues shaping the development of Nigeria’s automotive industry, with speakers drawn from various sectors of the industry and related fields.
Chairman of the Organising Committee and Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions, Mr Ifeanyi Agwu, said the conference would feature a keynote address by the Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Joseph Osanipin, alongside presentations and speeches by leading stakeholders in the automotive and transport sectors.
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According to him, the fair will provide participants with opportunities to engage industry leaders, investors, government officials and business executives while exploring emerging vehicles, technologies, products and investment opportunities.
Other highlights of the event are the Nigeria Automotive Excellence Awards Night, Abuja Automotive Road Show, Ultimate Test-Drive experience, exotic automobile displays and the Automotive and Future Mobility Arena.
Visitors will also have access to professional advice, technical papers and a showcase of some of Abuja’s finest cuisine.
The Abuja International Motor Fair has, over the years, evolved into one of Nigeria’s major automotive exhibitions and platforms for industry and policy dialogue.
The organisers said this year’s edition would further strengthen the platform’s role in promoting investment, innovation, local production and sustainable growth across Nigeria’s automotive sector.
26th Abuja Motor Fair: NADDC, BGK Set November 10 Date for Auto Industry Showcase
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