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Thu. May 21st, 2026
RECENT: Proposed U.S. EV Registration Fee Could Increase Electric Car Ownership CostsEIB Backs Hamburg Grid Upgrade and Electric Bus Expansion With Over €1 Billion FinancingGov. Radda approves EV training for 74 Katsina artisans – TheNicheFord Energy launches BESS business with 20 GWh EDF framework deal – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalDisinflation reversal may renew pressure on Nigerian households – Businessday NGAnthro Energy clears DOE phase approval for 12,000-ton lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant in LouisvilleBattery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference – Batteries NewsOpel Astra Sports Tourer Electric delivers real-world WLTP resultsAbba da gwamnatin tarayya sun ƙaddamar da shirin motocin CNG da lantarki a KanoScientists Just Discovered A Secret To Make Your EV Battery Live Years LongerDangote Turns Down NNPC Offer To Increase Stake In RefineryRoad user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside chargingLaunch Design, Hybrid Motors Nigeria partner on EV manufacturing plants in Lagos, AbujaLexus Just Solved One Of Its Biggest EV HeadachesEV Charger Load Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Commercial SitesMalaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands – CleanTechnicaNorthern stakeholders back Tinubu reforms, seek continuity beyond 2027FEATURE: Munro Series M – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalPorsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring RecordOpel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSEEcoVadis Gold Medal: EVBox Recognized for Its CSR Performance – EVBoxFirm unveils 1,000-capacity electric vehicle charging hubCFAO Mobility invests in EVs, CNGBorgWarner wins three electric motor contracts in China and South Korea for BEV, PHEV and hybrid programsRivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnershipGlobal unveiling: After many teases, the VW ID. Polo has been revealed in full. Is this the best small EV in the world? – EV CentralMbah unveils 135 km rail projectOmoda Jaecoo extends amazing J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFYHyundai Pilots EV Battery Subscription Model in South KoreaWhat Is CCS EV Charging? | Vital EV InvestigateTesla’s European Recovery Gains Speed Amid Energy Crisis, but Chinese EV Rivals Are Eroding Its Dominance – TekediaSaft and Genesis Energy sign 200 MWh extension for New Zealand’s Huntly BESS – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalExperts Urge Deeper Nigeria-UK Trade Investment – News Agency Of NigeriaThis EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging RobotaxisUL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems – Batteries NewsEV adoption in Africa to create jobs, open paths for young engineers, says Malaysian expert – Businessday NGLynk & Co GT Concept “Time to Shine” Debuts in BeijingWhat Solid-State Batteries? CATL’s Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutessmart Concept #2 and smart #6 EHD debuted the Global Brand Event in BeijingKogi State Strengthens China Partnership for Agro-Industrial Development and SAPZ Implementation — Kogi State GovernmentMaryland Ratepayers to Subsidize EV Charger Fees Under Emergency Regulations – Plug-In SitesCNG & EV Initiative Seals MoU With CrediCorp, NCGC, Moniepoint MFB on Clean Mobility Financing – THISDAYLIVESolving lithium plating risks in Li-ion batteries during fast charging: high-precision three-electrode analysisHow EV Charging Stations for Hotels Are Redefining Guest SatisfactionUnderstanding EV Charging Types: Guide to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ChargingHalting Petrol Import Licenses is Nigeria’s Most Significant Structural Victory in 50yrs – THISDAYLIVEWorld’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operationsThe new Mercedes-Benz EQS debuts with smarter features, faster charging, and 925 km of rangeHeaded to China: Is There Anything That You Would Like Me to Explore? – CleanTechnicaVIDEO: Long queues as OAU students lament transportation challengesWEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalFirms partner to advance electric mobilityOne Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even CoolerZeekr expands hybrid lineup with 8X launch starting at $48,370Re-hatched: Why the overhauled Volkswagen ID.3 Neo might finally have everything it needs to do well in Australia and beat the Tesla Model 3 and MG4 – EV CentralNIPCO boosts CNG supply in Delta2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-POWER PreviewHyundai Recalls 35,149 Ioniq 6 EVs and Other U.S. Models Over Seat Belt Anchor DefectWireless EV Charging | Inductive Technology ExplainedFG Waives Import Duties On Mass Transit Buses, EVs, OthersThe Waffle House Rule: What EV Charging Prices Should Look Like – Plug-In SitesFG to establish CNG and electric vehicle hub in Katsina, train 500 youthsFraunhofer IISB develops 750 kW hairpin winding traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, achieving 8 kW/kgPi-CNG & EV probes Kaduna explosion, reassures gas safetyAudi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyersThe Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected SourceBMW partners with Rimac on next-generation high-voltage battery for the BMW i7LNG Bus Explosion: Operator Disputes ‘Overfilled Tank’ Claim As Gov Sani Orders ProbeWEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalFG assures Nigerians on CNG safety after Kaduna explosionMercedes-AMG Doesn’t Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EVEV Charging Discounts & Loyalty Programs | EV Connect EVouchersMaximizing Your EV Battery Lifespan Degradation : Factors and Tips for LongevityEndless flaring: Harnessing Nigeria’s gas sector to lead Africa’s future energy  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedTesla Q1 2026 Deliveries Rise 6.3% but Miss Expectations2026 XPEng Mona M03 is launched is launched in ChinaVolkswagen–Rivian Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing – CleanTechnicaCaverton, ExploMar seal EV ferry deal to decongestHB 969 Passes the House With the Loophole Intact – Plug-In SitesEthiopia sends workers on leave amid fuel crisisThe certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your batteryChery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial ordersEV sales boom! Huge surge as oil price skyrockets and ICE popularity melts away in Europe – EV CentralTinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric VehiclesBYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000Pony AI Reports First Quarterly Profit, Targets 3,000-Vehicle Fleet in 2026Fleet Electrification Explained: Benefits, Costs and Challenges for BusinessMiddle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burdenPolestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalObodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In BayelsaCould The Cybercab Preview Tesla’s New Door Release?Samsung SDI, L&F ink battery material purchase agreement – Batteries NewsNissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate – TekediaNew EV Sales Slide While Used EV Demand AcceleratesWatch Donut Lab’s Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EVDodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger networkNAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVEMARC Train Station Charging Station Potomac Edison – 2025 Report – Plug-In SitesThe State House, AbujaAdvancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs
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Thu. May 21st, 2026
RECENT: Proposed U.S. EV Registration Fee Could Increase Electric Car Ownership CostsEIB Backs Hamburg Grid Upgrade and Electric Bus Expansion With Over €1 Billion FinancingGov. Radda approves EV training for 74 Katsina artisans – TheNicheFord Energy launches BESS business with 20 GWh EDF framework deal – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalDisinflation reversal may renew pressure on Nigerian households – Businessday NGAnthro Energy clears DOE phase approval for 12,000-ton lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant in LouisvilleBattery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference – Batteries NewsOpel Astra Sports Tourer Electric delivers real-world WLTP resultsAbba da gwamnatin tarayya sun ƙaddamar da shirin motocin CNG da lantarki a KanoScientists Just Discovered A Secret To Make Your EV Battery Live Years LongerDangote Turns Down NNPC Offer To Increase Stake In RefineryRoad user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside chargingLaunch Design, Hybrid Motors Nigeria partner on EV manufacturing plants in Lagos, AbujaLexus Just Solved One Of Its Biggest EV HeadachesEV Charger Load Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Commercial SitesMalaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands – CleanTechnicaNorthern stakeholders back Tinubu reforms, seek continuity beyond 2027FEATURE: Munro Series M – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalPorsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring RecordOpel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSEEcoVadis Gold Medal: EVBox Recognized for Its CSR Performance – EVBoxFirm unveils 1,000-capacity electric vehicle charging hubCFAO Mobility invests in EVs, CNGBorgWarner wins three electric motor contracts in China and South Korea for BEV, PHEV and hybrid programsRivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnershipGlobal unveiling: After many teases, the VW ID. Polo has been revealed in full. Is this the best small EV in the world? – EV CentralMbah unveils 135 km rail projectOmoda Jaecoo extends amazing J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFYHyundai Pilots EV Battery Subscription Model in South KoreaWhat Is CCS EV Charging? | Vital EV InvestigateTesla’s European Recovery Gains Speed Amid Energy Crisis, but Chinese EV Rivals Are Eroding Its Dominance – TekediaSaft and Genesis Energy sign 200 MWh extension for New Zealand’s Huntly BESS – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalExperts Urge Deeper Nigeria-UK Trade Investment – News Agency Of NigeriaThis EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging RobotaxisUL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems – Batteries NewsEV adoption in Africa to create jobs, open paths for young engineers, says Malaysian expert – Businessday NGLynk & Co GT Concept “Time to Shine” Debuts in BeijingWhat Solid-State Batteries? CATL’s Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutessmart Concept #2 and smart #6 EHD debuted the Global Brand Event in BeijingKogi State Strengthens China Partnership for Agro-Industrial Development and SAPZ Implementation — Kogi State GovernmentMaryland Ratepayers to Subsidize EV Charger Fees Under Emergency Regulations – Plug-In SitesCNG & EV Initiative Seals MoU With CrediCorp, NCGC, Moniepoint MFB on Clean Mobility Financing – THISDAYLIVESolving lithium plating risks in Li-ion batteries during fast charging: high-precision three-electrode analysisHow EV Charging Stations for Hotels Are Redefining Guest SatisfactionUnderstanding EV Charging Types: Guide to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ChargingHalting Petrol Import Licenses is Nigeria’s Most Significant Structural Victory in 50yrs – THISDAYLIVEWorld’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operationsThe new Mercedes-Benz EQS debuts with smarter features, faster charging, and 925 km of rangeHeaded to China: Is There Anything That You Would Like Me to Explore? – CleanTechnicaVIDEO: Long queues as OAU students lament transportation challengesWEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalFirms partner to advance electric mobilityOne Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even CoolerZeekr expands hybrid lineup with 8X launch starting at $48,370Re-hatched: Why the overhauled Volkswagen ID.3 Neo might finally have everything it needs to do well in Australia and beat the Tesla Model 3 and MG4 – EV CentralNIPCO boosts CNG supply in Delta2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-POWER PreviewHyundai Recalls 35,149 Ioniq 6 EVs and Other U.S. Models Over Seat Belt Anchor DefectWireless EV Charging | Inductive Technology ExplainedFG Waives Import Duties On Mass Transit Buses, EVs, OthersThe Waffle House Rule: What EV Charging Prices Should Look Like – Plug-In SitesFG to establish CNG and electric vehicle hub in Katsina, train 500 youthsFraunhofer IISB develops 750 kW hairpin winding traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, achieving 8 kW/kgPi-CNG & EV probes Kaduna explosion, reassures gas safetyAudi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyersThe Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected SourceBMW partners with Rimac on next-generation high-voltage battery for the BMW i7LNG Bus Explosion: Operator Disputes ‘Overfilled Tank’ Claim As Gov Sani Orders ProbeWEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalFG assures Nigerians on CNG safety after Kaduna explosionMercedes-AMG Doesn’t Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EVEV Charging Discounts & Loyalty Programs | EV Connect EVouchersMaximizing Your EV Battery Lifespan Degradation : Factors and Tips for LongevityEndless flaring: Harnessing Nigeria’s gas sector to lead Africa’s future energy  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedTesla Q1 2026 Deliveries Rise 6.3% but Miss Expectations2026 XPEng Mona M03 is launched is launched in ChinaVolkswagen–Rivian Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing – CleanTechnicaCaverton, ExploMar seal EV ferry deal to decongestHB 969 Passes the House With the Loophole Intact – Plug-In SitesEthiopia sends workers on leave amid fuel crisisThe certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your batteryChery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial ordersEV sales boom! Huge surge as oil price skyrockets and ICE popularity melts away in Europe – EV CentralTinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric VehiclesBYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000Pony AI Reports First Quarterly Profit, Targets 3,000-Vehicle Fleet in 2026Fleet Electrification Explained: Benefits, Costs and Challenges for BusinessMiddle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burdenPolestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalObodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In BayelsaCould The Cybercab Preview Tesla’s New Door Release?Samsung SDI, L&F ink battery material purchase agreement – Batteries NewsNissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate – TekediaNew EV Sales Slide While Used EV Demand AcceleratesWatch Donut Lab’s Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EVDodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger networkNAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVEMARC Train Station Charging Station Potomac Edison – 2025 Report – Plug-In SitesThe State House, AbujaAdvancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs
69 Road Gwarinpa, Abuja Nigeria
EIB Backs Hamburg Grid Upgrade and Electric Bus Expansion With Over €1 Billion Financing
  • May 21, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
EIB Backs Hamburg Grid Upgrade and Electric Bus Expansion With Over €1 Billion Financing

The European Investment Bank will provide up to 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) to Hamburger Energienetze for the expansion and modernization of Hamburg’s electricity distribution grid, while also extending around 125 million euros in financing to Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein for battery-electric buses and depot upgrades. The financing agreements, signed on May 19, form part of…

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Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference – Batteries News
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference – Batteries News

Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference Taking place from 17-18 June 2026, the event transforms Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt into a 360-degree theatre of innovation. Four dedicated stages will be located at the “four corners” of the exhibition hall, placing 180+ elite speakers…

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Scientists Just Discovered A Secret To Make Your EV Battery Live Years Longer
  • May 15, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Scientists Just Discovered A Secret To Make Your EV Battery Live Years Longer

Frequent fast charging can accelerate a lithium-ion battery’s aging. Researchers in Sweden found a way to use artificial intelligence to slow degradation. The simulation results are impressive, and could make a huge difference if commercialized.  Artificial intelligence is already seeping into cars, with the technology now embedded into everything from autonomous vehicles to voice assistants….

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EV Charger Load Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Commercial Sites
  • May 12, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
EV Charger Load Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Commercial Sites

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, many commercial properties are discovering that installing EV chargers can present an electrical capacity challenge. Office buildings, multifamily properties, retail centers, municipalities, and even fleets often face fixed power limits that were never designed for simultaneous EV charging demand. But thanks to EV charger load management, built into EV…

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Opel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSE
  • May 9, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Opel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSE

Opel has brought the hot hatch back to life – this time fully electric – with the debut of the new Corsa GSE, a high‑performance evolution of Germany’s best‑selling small car. Revealed ahead of its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, the Corsa GSE channels the legacy of the iconic Corsa…

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Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership
  • May 6, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership

Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers. Chinese suppliers such as Hesai and RoboSense currently dominate the market with advanced and low-cost LiDAR technology. (File photo shows a Hesai LiDAR. Image credit: CnEVPost) Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is considering developing and…

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Hyundai Pilots EV Battery Subscription Model in South Korea
  • May 3, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Hyundai Pilots EV Battery Subscription Model in South Korea

Hyundai Motor has launched a pilot project in South Korea allowing electric vehicle batteries to be used on a subscription basis, marking a shift toward separating vehicle and battery ownership. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Hyundai Capital, is initially focused on taxi fleets and is expected to expand to private consumers later this…

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UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems – Batteries News
  • April 30, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems – Batteries News

UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems A new test method helps code officials and fire departments better understand how battery fires behave in real-world battery energy storage installations. New large-scale fire tests show how battery energy storage system (BESS) fires can spread between units and to nearby buildings. Test…

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What Solid-State Batteries? CATL’s Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutes
  • April 27, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
What Solid-State Batteries? CATL’s Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutes

China’s CATL unveiled its latest lithium iron phosphate battery today. The third-generation Shenxing battery can be charged from 10% to nearly full in less than 7 minutes. The LFP packs can also retain over 90% of their original capacity after 1,000 ultra-fast charging cycles, the company claims. China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) just upped…

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How EV Charging Stations for Hotels Are Redefining Guest Satisfaction
  • April 24, 2026
  • 8 minutes Read
How EV Charging Stations for Hotels Are Redefining Guest Satisfaction

As electric vehicles become mainstream, EV charging stations for hotels are no longer a niche amenity—they’re a growing guest expectation. From improving satisfaction and loyalty to future‑proofing infrastructure, the right charging strategy can help hospitality properties stay competitive in an increasingly electrified travel landscape. Why Drivers Need EV Charging at Hotels Although about 80%…

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The new Mercedes-Benz EQS debuts with smarter features, faster charging, and 925 km of range
  • April 21, 2026
  • 10 minutes Read
The new Mercedes-Benz EQS debuts with smarter features, faster charging, and 925 km of range

Mercedes‑Benz has introduced the new 2027 EQS, a deeply reengineered evolution of its flagship electric sedan that brings major advances in efficiency, computing power, comfort and design. More than a quarter of the vehicle’s components are newly developed or significantly updated, marking one of the most substantial product renewals in the brand’s electric portfolio….

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Zeekr expands hybrid lineup with 8X launch starting at ,370
  • April 18, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Zeekr expands hybrid lineup with 8X launch starting at $48,370

The 8X, Zeekr’s second hybrid model, starts at a price significantly lower than its previous pre-sales price. The hybrid SUV features a pure electric range of up to 410 km and a maximum combined range of 1,416 km. (Zeekr 8X. Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under Geely Auto, has…

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Gov. Radda approves EV training for 74 Katsina artisans – TheNiche

Gov. Radda approves EV training for 74 Katsina artisans – TheNiche
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Disinflation reversal may renew pressure on Nigerian households – Businessday NG

Disinflation reversal may renew pressure on Nigerian households – Businessday NG
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Abba da gwamnatin tarayya sun ƙaddamar da shirin motocin CNG da lantarki a Kano

Abba da gwamnatin tarayya sun ƙaddamar da shirin motocin CNG da lantarki a Kano
Nigeria Reports

Dangote Turns Down NNPC Offer To Increase Stake In Refinery

Dangote Turns Down NNPC Offer To Increase Stake In Refinery
Nigeria Reports

Launch Design, Hybrid Motors Nigeria partner on EV manufacturing plants in Lagos, Abuja

Launch Design, Hybrid Motors Nigeria partner on EV manufacturing plants in Lagos, Abuja
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Northern stakeholders back Tinubu reforms, seek continuity beyond 2027

Northern stakeholders back Tinubu reforms, seek continuity beyond 2027