Welcome to your daily briefing on automotive developments in NG. Today we're covering 9 key stories including updates on nigeria automotive headlines, nigeria automotive updates. Let's dive in.
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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services – FCT VIO Abuja has issued a public notice announcing the commencement of the Toyota Takata Airbag Recall Campaign from 25 March 2026.
NG automotive professionals should use this official campaign notification to guide workshop, dealer, and customer conversations around the airbag recall.
The Guardian Nigeria reports that the Joint Tax Board approved revised fees: driver's licence now ₦15,000 (3yr) or ₦21,000 (5yr), tricycles ₦7,000/₦11,000, effective nationwide tomorrow, June 8, affecting new and renewal applications.
For automotive professionals in NG, the nationwide hike impacts customer costs for licence processing and vehicle registration, so pricing and service expectations must be updated.
This source outlines the costs and requirements for starting a car retail business in Nigeria.
For automotive professionals in NG, it provides a practical entry-point guide for launching or investing in car retail operations locally.
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Koriat Law explains the process for establishing a business that sells motor vehicles and spare parts in Lagos State.
This guide provides automotive professionals and entrepreneurs in Lagos State with a clear overview of legal setup requirements for vehicle and parts sales.
AMDON, the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, outlines its mission to regulate, support, and protect registered motor dealers in Nigeria and its vision to become Africa’s most trusted automotive trade association.
For automotive professionals in Nigeria, AMDON represents a unified industry body working to establish standards and safeguard dealer interests across the local motor trade.
The source explains that any individual or firm must obtain a dealer licence before engaging in the buying and selling of cars.
This gives automotive professionals in Nigeria a clear licensing requirement to consider before operating in the car trading space.
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The FCT DRTS, with CFAO Mobility, announces a free Toyota Takata airbag replacement campaign for certain Toyota vehicles from 2005 onward, beginning 25 March 2026 at Abuja service centres.
Nigerian automotive professionals can help affected clients respond to the no-cost recall, supporting vehicle roadworthiness and safety within the Federal Capital Territory.
The FCCPC announced a Ford recall affecting approximately 1.4 million Fusion, Lincoln, and Focus vehicles because steering wheel bolts may become loose.
Nigerian automotive professionals should verify affected inventory and customer vehicles, as the FCCPC is the consumer-protection authority overseeing such recalls in NG.
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