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Mikano unveils four Changan models with six-year warranty, promises 11 more

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4 years ago

February 18, 2023

Mikano Motors has unveiled four models of its new brand, Changan, coming with a six-year warranty, an unprecedented offer in the Nigeria’s new automobile market.

It said 15 models of the top Chinese brand would be coming to Nigeria as Mikano took charge of the Chagan Auto products giving everyone a car to suit their different tastes.
This was revealed at a press briefing held at the Mikano Motors head office, VI, Lagos.

General Manager, Mikano Motors, Ralph Haidar, told journalists at the event, “Mikano Motors’ partnership with Changan Auto is a powerful alliance that will further change the landscape of automobile ownership in Nigeria, in the wake of the success of the Geely brand.”

He further stated that “We are expecting around 15 models from this brand, which will be complementary to our line-up from Geely Auto, Maxus and ZNA”.
The four new Changan models revealed at the forum are the Eado DT sedan, CS35 Plus, CS85 Luxury Coupe SUV and the Executive CS95 large SUV.
Haidar declared that in a bold and unprecedented move, Mikano Motors-Changan would be offering a six-year/ 200,000km (whichever comes first) warranty to all its new customers while offering up to a five-year warranty to existing Changan owners.

Haidar said, “This is the first of its kind in all of Africa” and one of the reasons why the Changan brand is performing well in some West African countries, especially Ivory Coast.
This is also true for many Gulf countries like Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia where they offer even higher warranties.

Prior to the reveal, Mikano Motors had teased Nigerians for a month, with endorsements from celebrities and social media influencers such as Celebrity barman – Pascal Chibuike aka Cubana Chief Priest, Jemima Osunde, Akah Nnanni, Sydney Talker and auto enthusiasts who were also in attendance for the Thursday’s event.
Also in attendance were a few customers who had already purchased from the Changan line-up by pre-order, amongst them were the first owners of the Changan CS85 Coupe, who also picked up their cars on the same day.

National Sales Manager, Mikano Motors, Chijioke Mbonu, gave guests an insight into the sales performance of the Changan brand since its arrival at Mikano Motors, revealing that “the trust that clients have for the Mikano name had played a huge part in ensuring that sales of over 500 made to government parastatals, corporate organisations and individuals within the past three months under the pre-sale terms.
Operations Manager for Mikano Motors, Syam Abdulkadir, disclosed that the company is prepared to handle customers from all the brands under Mikano Motors, with a 3S model ensuring that from the point of sale and throughout their auto journey, they would have peace of mind and the assurance of the all the benefits of the Mikano Motors value proposition.
He also made it clear that the brand had already put measures in place for expansion of facilities as needed.

Before closing the event, Haidar publicly declared the presales/pre- order offer for Changan models.
The offer includes, but not limited to all prices VAT deducted (as a form of discount), free registration and up to three years free service, depending on the model purchased.
With the addition of Changan (formerly distributed by another Nigerian dealer), Mikano Motors becomes the sole distributor of brands from three of China’s “Big Four” auto giants; Saic Motors (Maxus), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (ZNA), and now Changan Automobile Group.
Changan Auto, established in 1862, is China’s oldest automaker and one of the pioneers of the automotive industry. A press kit provided by Mikano says Changan’s sojourn into building and retailing passenger vehicles started 32 years ago.
It stated, “Since then, the brand has continued to gain immense popularity worldwide for its value offerings across all segments of the automotive industry with sales in the region of 8,500 units sold daily worldwide, under its brands, including Changan, Oshan, and Kaicene, and also its joint ventures with foreign brands like Lincoln, Ford and Mazda known as Changan Ford and Changan Mazda respectively, since 2012.
“With consistent focus on evolution and innovation, Changan Auto has set its sights on a fully electric line-up by 2025.
As a leading global provider of quality automobile sales and services, with a clear understanding of producing quality vehicles and considering the disposable income of auto buyers declines as a result of the global economic recession and other domestic factors, we understand that businesses and individuals need cars that combine durability, affordability, as well as luxury and technology which is what Changan and Mikano Motors are known to provide to its customers.”

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Jetour G700 PHEV Lands in Abuja for 3-Day Luxury Mobility Showcase

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21 hours ago

September 4, 2026

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Jetour G700 PHEV Lands in Abuja for 3-Day Luxury Mobility Showcase

Jetour Nigeria is taking its premium mobility campaign to the Federal Capital Territory, with the flagship G700 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) set to headline a three-day luxury automotive showcase in Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026.

The Abuja experience, coming on the heels of the brand’s major showcase in Lagos, is part of Jetour Nigeria’s aggressive drive to deepen its presence in the country’s premium automotive market while introducing consumers to a new generation of electrified mobility.

The G700 PHEV, positioned as Jetour’s flagship luxury SUV, combines executive-class comfort with advanced hybrid technology and serious off-road capability.

The model’s arrival in Abuja also comes at a time the brand is gaining increasing recognition in Nigeria’s automotive industry. Jetour Nigeria was recently honoured by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) as the Fastest Growing Auto Brand of the Year, underscoring its expanding market presence.

At the heart of the G700 is Jetour’s Kunpeng Super Hybrid system, paired with dual electric motors. The powertrain delivers a claimed combined driving range of up to 1,400 kilometres, offering a response to one of the major concerns surrounding electrified vehicles—range anxiety.

The flagship SUV also comes equipped with adaptive suspension, triple differential locks and up to 970mm wading capability, giving it the muscle to handle demanding terrain while retaining the refinement expected of a luxury vehicle.

Inside, the six-seat G700 delivers a premium cabin experience, featuring Nappa leather upholstery, massage seats, a 35.4-inch 3K panoramic display, an 18-speaker Lexicon sound system and an onboard refrigerator.

Jetour G700 PHEV Lands in Abuja for 3-Day Luxury Mobility Showcase

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Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years

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3 days ago

September 2, 2026

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Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years

By Rasheed Bisiriyu

Global ride-hailing giant, Uber, has pulled out of Nigeria, ending its 12-year operation in the country and bringing to a close a major chapter in the evolution of app-based transportation in Africa’s most populous nation

The company announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it would wind down its Nigerian operations effective September 2, 2026.

Uber said the decision followed a “thorough review” of its business in the country.

“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026,” the company said in a message to its customers.

The development marks the end of Uber’s 12-year presence in Nigeria, which began with its launch in Lagos in 2014.

Its arrival transformed the urban transportation landscape, particularly in Lagos, by popularising app-based ride-hailing and providing commuters with an alternative to conventional taxis and other forms of commercial transportation.

Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years

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Who Drives Best? Naija Driver 2026 Opens Free National Search for Driving Champion

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6 days ago

August 30, 2026

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Who Drives Best? Naija Driver 2026 Opens Free National Search for Driving Champion

A new nationwide driving competition designed to combine driver education with practical skills testing is set to begin in September, with organisers targeting safer roads and a reduction in crashes linked to human error.

‘Dubbed Naija Driver 2026’, the inaugural Nigerian Drivers Challenge is being organised by Notch Captains Limited under the Approval in Principle and Safety Frameworks of the Automobile & Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), the country’s sole representative of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI).

The organisers said the initiative, which will be conducted free of charge, is aimed at creating a new culture of responsible motoring by giving licensed Nigerian drivers access to structured road-safety education, testing and practical driving assessment.

Registration and safety screening for the competition will open on September 1, 2026, through its digital learning portal. The programme is open to licensed Nigerian residents aged between 18 and 65.

According to a statement signed by Ingram Osigwe, Director of Media, Communications, Marketing and Public Relations of the organising committee, participants will undergo online training covering defensive driving, road-use regulations, crash-scene management, emergency victim stabilisation during the critical “Golden Seconds” and preventive vehicle maintenance.

The training will lead to a Unified National Computer-Based Test in October, with candidates expected to sit for the examination simultaneously across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Project Director and Managing Director of Notch Captains Limited, Adrian Egonu, said the competition would use a decentralised verification system to ensure credible identity checks while eliminating the logistical difficulties associated with moving large numbers of candidates across the country.