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Sat. May 2nd, 2026
RECENT: Saft 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 EVsNew ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV ConnectElectric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, AhmedLeapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical priceRivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricingTrump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes RealityCarloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVEAlpine unveils dedicated EV sportscar platform with 800V cell-to-pack battery – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalWaste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria LagosXiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After LawsuitsXiaomi moves up new SU7 launch to Mar as EV race heats upElectric utes won’t work without battery breakthrough: Ford global boss delivers his verdict during Aussie visit – EV CentralRoland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV AdvisoryMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior RevealedTerawatt and Velocity Vehicle Group Partner to Expand Heavy-Duty EV Charging NetworkVehicle-To-Grid-Technology Explained | Vital EV SolutionsThree Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVETestimony Against Maryland HB 1225 – Plug-In SitesTinubu’s Policies, Programmes Necessary For Nigeria’s Growth, Development — Group – News Agency Of NigeriaHorse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiencySungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit – Batteries NewsLocal EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and ZeekrWhat Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually RevealsBYD Atto 3 EVO launches in Europe with improved battery, electric drive, and rangeNo more N840: NNPC announces petrol price in LagosDacia Duster and Bigster to add hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain option – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalJubril Arogundade announces Hybrid Motors Nigeria, targets hybrid and EV scale-upTesla’s Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here’s Where The First Ones Will GoHow a Commercial EV Charging Station Benefits Your Business | EV ConnectList of Best Electric Cars in UAE: The Ultimate Guide for 2026
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Sat. May 2nd, 2026
RECENT: Saft 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 EVsNew ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV ConnectElectric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, AhmedLeapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical priceRivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricingTrump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes RealityCarloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVEAlpine unveils dedicated EV sportscar platform with 800V cell-to-pack battery – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalWaste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria LagosXiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After LawsuitsXiaomi moves up new SU7 launch to Mar as EV race heats upElectric utes won’t work without battery breakthrough: Ford global boss delivers his verdict during Aussie visit – EV CentralRoland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV AdvisoryMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior RevealedTerawatt and Velocity Vehicle Group Partner to Expand Heavy-Duty EV Charging NetworkVehicle-To-Grid-Technology Explained | Vital EV SolutionsThree Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVETestimony Against Maryland HB 1225 – Plug-In SitesTinubu’s Policies, Programmes Necessary For Nigeria’s Growth, Development — Group – News Agency Of NigeriaHorse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiencySungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit – Batteries NewsLocal EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and ZeekrWhat Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually RevealsBYD Atto 3 EVO launches in Europe with improved battery, electric drive, and rangeNo more N840: NNPC announces petrol price in LagosDacia Duster and Bigster to add hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain option – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalJubril Arogundade announces Hybrid Motors Nigeria, targets hybrid and EV scale-upTesla’s Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here’s Where The First Ones Will GoHow a Commercial EV Charging Station Benefits Your Business | EV ConnectList of Best Electric Cars in UAE: The Ultimate Guide for 2026
69 Road Gwarinpa, Abuja Nigeria
Saft and Genesis Energy sign 200 MWh extension for New Zealand’s Huntly BESS – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Saft and Genesis Energy sign 200 MWh extension for New Zealand’s Huntly BESS – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, has signed a 200 MWh extension contract with New Zealand’s Genesis Energy for the Huntly Power Station battery energy storage system. The expansion will bring total capacity to 400 MWh, using Saft’s Intensium Shift+ lithium-ion containers, with commissioning of stage two planned for 2028. Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and…

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Maryland Ratepayers to Subsidize EV Charger Fees Under Emergency Regulations – Plug-In Sites
  • April 24, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
Maryland Ratepayers to Subsidize EV Charger Fees Under Emergency Regulations – Plug-In Sites

Fees could take effect under emergency authority before public comments are due. The Moore Administration announced yesterday that it plans to use Maryland’s Strategic Energy Investment Fund to cut in half the cost of registering electric vehicle chargers with the state’s Weights and Measures program. SEIF is funded by Maryland utilities, therefore ratepayers, and…

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World’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operations
  • April 21, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
World’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operations

The world’s largest purely electric container ship has officially begun commercial operations in China. China’s state news agency Xinhua reported last week that the Ning Yuan Dian Kun, built by Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding, began commercial operations with an inaugural run between the Ningbo-Zhoushan and Jiaxing ports in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province. The 10,000-tonne-class container…

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WEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • April 18, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
WEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Join Jonathan Peters of Intertek and Dr. Cécile Pera of Orovel Ltd for a focused webinar which will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00) and explore the next generation of electric drive unit technology. The session examines how manufacturers are packing more functionality into ever-smaller propulsion systems, moving from…

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Audi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyers
  • April 9, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Audi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyers

The Q4 e-tron is currently the German brands smallest and most affordable EV in their 4 car lineup, sitting beneath the larger Q6 and Q8 e-tron SUVs, and well below the lofty price tag of an e-tron GT.  However, you wouldn’t call the mid-size SUV small, as it measures only slightly smaller than a…

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WEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • April 6, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
WEBINAR: From EDU to X-in-1 – the art of Integration – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Join Jonathan Peters of Intertek and Dr. Cécile Pera of Orovel Ltd for a focused webinar which will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00) and explore the next generation of electric drive unit technology. The session examines how manufacturers are packing more functionality into ever-smaller propulsion systems, moving from…

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HB 969 Passes the House With the Loophole Intact – Plug-In Sites
  • March 31, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
HB 969 Passes the House With the Loophole Intact – Plug-In Sites

House Bill 969, the Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail bill sponsored by Delegate Nick Allen, passed the Maryland House of Delegates today on third reading following amendments adopted last week in the Agriculture and Aquaculture Subcommittee. The bill now moves to the Senate, where the companion bill, SB 649, did not advance before…

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BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000
  • March 28, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000

BYD, the world’s fastest-growing car company, is continuing an onslaught of new model launches new, with the latest being a mid-sized family SUV boasting the company’s 5-minute Flash Charging tech, a new Blade Battery, and more power.  This model will be called the Song Ultra EV in China, with prices starting at the equivalent…

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Polestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • March 25, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Polestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Polestar has announced that batteries in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now include at least 50% recycled cobalt. The company is also refurbishing high-voltage packs through Volvo Cars battery centers and establishing recycling partnerships across all markets. Relative CO2 emissions per vehicle have fallen 25% since 2020. Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar…

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Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price
  • March 16, 2026
  • 6 minutes Read
Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price

After pulling up on my street with the Leapmotor B10 for the first time, my neighbour wandered over and asked if I’d bought a new Peugeot. Then he paused, squinted at the rear of the car, and revised his guess: “Actually… is that some sort of cheap Porsche Macan?” It wasn’t the worst observation….

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Interesting Nigeria Reports

Nigeria Reports

Experts Urge Deeper Nigeria-UK Trade Investment – News Agency Of Nigeria

Experts Urge Deeper Nigeria-UK Trade Investment – News Agency Of Nigeria
Nigeria Reports

EV adoption in Africa to create jobs, open paths for young engineers, says Malaysian expert – Businessday NG

EV adoption in Africa to create jobs, open paths for young engineers, says Malaysian expert – Businessday NG
Nigeria Reports

Kogi State Strengthens China Partnership for Agro-Industrial Development and SAPZ Implementation — Kogi State Government

Kogi State Strengthens China Partnership for Agro-Industrial Development and SAPZ Implementation — Kogi State Government
Nigeria Reports

CNG & EV Initiative Seals MoU With CrediCorp, NCGC, Moniepoint MFB on Clean Mobility Financing – THISDAYLIVE

CNG & EV Initiative Seals MoU With CrediCorp, NCGC, Moniepoint MFB on Clean Mobility Financing – THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria Reports

Halting Petrol Import Licenses is Nigeria’s Most Significant Structural Victory in 50yrs – THISDAYLIVE

Halting Petrol Import Licenses is Nigeria’s Most Significant Structural Victory in 50yrs – THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria Reports

VIDEO: Long queues as OAU students lament transportation challenges

VIDEO: Long queues as OAU students lament transportation challenges