Toyin Abraham

On October 2019, actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, joined the gang of Mercedes Benz owners when she acquired a Mercedes Benz CLA 250.

Her husband, Kola, shared the news of the new car acquisition on Instagram. In a video shared on his page, a visibly excited Toyin is seen test driving the new sleek car.


Nwanneka Nkumah

Prominent entrepreneur, Nwanneka Nkumah, popularly known as Mizwanneka, announced her acquisition of the 2020 model of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG on October 18, 2019.

She made the announcement on Instagram. She captioned the post thus:

“:Touch down lasgidi ������ what a way to end a year of hard work � thank you Jesus for your grace . Missed it for my birthday, but finally , y’all welcome my 2020 G63 �� when you drive the future ��� welcome home baby �”

Mizwanneka,  is the CEO of Hair By Wanneka.


Etinosa Idemudia

In November 2019, controversial actress Etinosa Idemudia took to Instagram to announce a heartwarming gift she got after replying to a DM.

According to the Covenant University-trained Computer Engineer, she got a Mercedes Benz GL500 SUV from an unknown person that slid into her DM. According to her, it is the biggest surprise gift she has gotten in her life.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/15-celebrities-that-bought-mercedes-benz-vehicles-in-2019-photos/

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13. Toyin Abraham
14. Nwanneka Nkrumah
15. Etinosa Idemudia

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Tiwa Savage

On April 2019, star musician, Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, took delivery of a customised luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

The announcement of the arrival of the ₦60 million  2019 Mercedes Benz V250d was made on Instagram by media personality Azuka Ogujiuba. It was also revealed that the singer paid ₦15m to clear the luxury ride when it arrived in Nigeria.


Nkechi Blessing

July 2019, actress Nkechi Blessing announced that she had bought a new Mercedes Benz.

She posted the photo of the car on her Instagram account.

‘’One year later God said it was time�Thank You lord again�...And to all the Reputable Brands that found me Worthy of repping Their Brand, God bless you�... @datboy_autos It was Nice Doing Business With you Boss�...And to all my Wonderful Colleagues Sincerely from my heart I appreciate the love️..#unstoppable #ogoagbaye’’

However, she was later accused by someone of not being the owner of the car she published online.

Nkechi Blessed deleted the photo, but later posted the photo of the actual one she that she bought.


Victor AD 

 26-years-old Victor Adere, popularly known by his stage name Victor AD, is a Nigerian Recording Artist. He is the act behind the popular song “Wetin we gain”.

 On August 2019, the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi graduate joined the league of Mercedes Benz owners in Nigeria when he acquired a Mercedes CLA45 AMG.

 The Mercedes Benz CLA-Class went into production in 2013.


Mc Galaxy 

In October 2019, popular singer, Innocent Udeme Udofot, famously known as MC Galaxy, acquired for himself a Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 s Coupe.

Laura Ikeji, who is a close friend to the musician who rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012,  on Instagram announced the arrival of the SUV.

The vehicle has an estimated starting price tag of N45 million. This Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 s Coupe gets the registration number “MCG-04“.

Earlier in June, MC Galaxy had bought his producer, T-Spice, a new Benz.

Presenting the car, MC Galaxy revealed how T-spice did not receive the full payment when he produced his hit track “sekem” five years ago. This act of kindness then compelled him to return the favour by buying a new car for him.

9. Tiwa Savage
10. Nkechi Blessing
11. Victor AD
12. MC Galaxy

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6. Peruzzi
7. Yomi Casual
8. Mayorkun

What is special about Mercedes-Benz?

The brand has consistently exemplified and defined the idea of a luxury vehicle. Several automakers use the Mercedes Benz as their benchmark. It is the brand to beat.

Indeed, when you drive a Mercedes, you feel different. In terms of image, Mercedes-Benz delivers.

See Also:  Mercedes Benz Sold 199,293 Cars Worldwide In October 2019 To Become Best-Selling October

Overall, people purchase Mercedes-Benz to get comfort, luxury, image, and performance. They want a car that leads its class. Mercedes-Benz offers that.

It is for this reason that celebrities typically go for a Mercedes Benz brand of automobile.

In this article, Autojosh.com highlights some Nigerian celebrities who acquired a Mercedes Benz automobile in the outgoing year.


Ahmed Musa

In February 2019, Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa bought a brand new 2019 model Mercedes Benz V Class.

The 26-year-old forward who moved to Saudi Professional League side Al Nassr from Premier League giants Leicester City purchased the vehicle at a cost of about N30 million or $87200.

The announcement of the car was made by Musa’s friend, Mompha, in an Instagram post.

The caption of the post read, “Mercedes V Class 2019 Zero KM Congrats Star boy @ahmedmusa718 Naija Messi. Purchased From @fakhourymotors Its all about the Benzo.”

Musa then responded to the message by Mompha, he said, “thank you very much @Mompha.” 


Zlatan Ibile

Omoniyi Temidayo is known by his stage name “Zlatan Ibile”. He is a Nigerian music artist, songwriter, and rapper.

On March 2019, the fast-rising music artiste acquired a house and 2 cars  - a Hyundai Elantra and a Mercedes Benz SUV.

In May of the same year, the 24-year-old rapper from Osun state got himself another Mercedes Benz, this time - a CLA  Class. The Zanku crooner announced the new Mercedes  Benz on Instagram.

He captioned the post thus:

@ivd001 nice doing business with you bro !! @ivdautoltd


Nuhu Abdullahi

In March 2019, popular Hausa Movie Actor, Nuhu Abdulahi, acquired a Mercedes Benz C300.

The actor who is a graduate of the Aminu Kano College of Legal Studies is regarded as one of the fast-rising stars in the Hausa movie industry (Kannywood).

He took to his Instagram account to make the announcement of the new whip.

He captioned the post, “New bae #alhamdulillah”.


Bobrisky

Okuneye Idris, famously known as Bobrisky, made the headline when he gifted himself a new Mercedes Benz CLA250.

He took delivery of the car in March 2019.

The cross-dresser made a post on Instagram to announce the arrival of the new whip.


Regina Daniels

Unarguably, Regina Daniels was one of the most talked-about celebrities in 2019.

She made news for diverse reasons, some of which include the acquisition of expensive automobiles.

For instance, the 19-year-old set the Internet agog in March 2019, when she bought a Mercedes Benz C-Class C300.

Later in April, she announced her ownership of a G-Wagon Brabus. She shared the pictures of the vehicle on her Instagram page with the caption: “My new baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

In May 2019, she acquired a Mercedes Benz GL450 SUV. The car bored a customized number plate 4EVA16.

She acquired all the Mercedes Benz cars within a space of four months.


Peruzzi

On July 2019, singer and song-writer, Peruzzi, joined the league of Mercedes Benz owners in Nigeria when he acquired a Benz GLS SUV.

Peruzzi is under the Davido Music Worldwide record label. He is also signed to Golden Boy Entertainment.

He announced the acquisition of the vehicle when he shared photos of himself sitting on his all-white coloured Mercedes Benz GLS SUV.

Yomi Casual

Omoniyi Makun popularly known by the brand name Yomi Casual is a popular fashion entrepreneur.

In May 2019, Yomi Casual got his wife a  new Mercedes Benz GL350. The younger brother to ace comedian AY purchased and gifted his wife the SUV to mark her birthday.

The excited wife took to her Instagram account to announce the gift to her followers.


Mayorkun

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, professionally known as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist.

He was discovered on Twitter by Davido when he posted a cover of one of Davido’s “The Money” featuring Olamide. He was later signed to Davido’s DMW in 2016 and released his first single called “Eleko.

In March 2019, Mayorkun acquired a N35 million Mercedes Benz CLA250 AMG. He made this known to the public using his verified Instagram account. He captioned the post thus:

About to be 25, sitting on 35 million! I might as well spoil myself a lil! Too grateful! Shouts to @606autos for doing good business! ��� #TMOL



1. Ahmed Musa
2. Zlatan Ibile
3. Nuhu Abdulahi
4. Bobrisky

PYLOT is an on-demand driver service platform. They focus on providing you with the convenience to put your time to better use. PYLOT gives you a driver whenever you need one.

Is Pylot hiring? Yes they are. They are set to hire 2000 Pylots!

To boost employment in Lagos state, they’re hiring 2000 male and female Drivers living in any part of Lagos, within the next quarter!

Their recruitment and deployment processes are fully digitized, flexible, but thorough, to ensure that they engage only the qualified, competent and hardworking.

Because they hire only the exceptionally best, engaged drivers who scale through their processes become the pride of drivers, they become Pylots!

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Source: https://autojosh.com/pylot-hiring-2000-drivers-lagos/

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The joint anti-bunkering team of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday intercepted 23 jerrycans of petrol, concealed in two caskets. This interception took place at Idiroko border in Ogun state.

According to Abdullahi Maiwada, who’s the customs spokesman in the area, the fuel-laden coffins were abandoned inside a Mazda 626 with Lagos registration number LSD 617 CW.

Abdullahi also added that there is no retreat on the fight against smuggling in whatever disguise.

Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is saddled with the responsibility of Collection of Revenue i.e. Import and Excise Duties, and Accounting for same. It is also responsible for the Prevention and suppression of smuggling.

They also assist in the enforcement of a wide range of import and export prohibitions and restrictions on behalf of a number of government agencies including the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

To enure you’re not breaking the law, endeavour to go through our post on “Nigeria Customs Import Prohibition List. Numbers 16 & 23 Is Car Related (Full List)”

Source: https://autojosh.com/nigeria-customs-intercepts-car/

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The Mercedes-Benz 124 Model Series which is popularly known as V-Boot was introduced 35 years ago. Years back, this was a popular modern car, but today, it’s now a young vintage car.

On 26 November 1984 the brand from Stuttgart initially introduced the new saloons (W 124) in Seville (Spain). They were introduced to the market in December of the same year. Later the estate (1985, S 124), coupé (1987, C 124), saloon with a long wheelbase (1989, V 124), cabriolet (1991, A 124) and chassis for special bodies were to follow.

In 1993 the model series became the first generation of the upper executive segment of Mercedes-Benz to carry the E-Class name. The 500 E and 400 E V8 were particularly sort-after classics; the performance versions by Mercedes-AMG as well as the elegant two-door versions were too.

This Mercdes-Benz was among the cars our fathers rocked back in the days. Most daddies preferred the manual gearbox to the automatic gearbox. This was regarded to be a road warrior built for Nigerian roads.

Source: https://autojosh.com/mercedes-benz-v-boot/

In Nigeria, the collection of levies from commercial motorists is a multi-billion naira industry, especially in major cities.

The responsibility of collecting these levies typically falls on the road transport unions and/or political allies of politicians. Sadly, a huge chunk of these monies is usually unaccounted for, as they often find their ways into private pockets.

The current Edo State Government, as led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, has made a clear departure from that norm.

In 2017, the Edo State Government took over the responsibility of collecting levies from non-government agents. They did this when they introduced the scratch card model of tax payment. This method is intended to be used in the informal and mobile sector particularly in the transport operators.

In order to implement this model, the State government trained Local government staff as revenue collectors. The training prepared them on their roles/guidelines for revenue collection through the use of scratch cards. They were also trained to understand how it would boost revenue collection as well as straighten grey areas.

With this new method of revenue collection, commercial bus drivers are expected to buy scratch cards worth N800 daily with an additional N200 payment on any other Local government ventured into. This is unlike previously when drivers paid agents of road unions and touts between 1500 to 1600  at different locations. Upon purchase, the pin from the scratch cards is then entered into a hand-held electronic payment device to validate it.

This method has significantly enhanced the internally generated revenue, simplified the tax collection process and improved accountability.

Most drivers interviewed admitted that the new system has sanitized the system. They also revealed that it has saved them from harassments from touts and agents of the road unions previously saddled with the responsibility of collecting the taxes.

Obaseki recently acknowledged that the revenue base of the state has risen with the new system as N500,000 was being realised from nine points in Oredo local government whereas only N45,000 was remitted from the nine points.

It would be recalled that on January 1st, 2017, Governor Godwin Obaseki outlawed the use of private revenue collectors in the state.

This accomplishment is truly one legacy Edo State will bequeath to the Nigerian Revenue Administration process and indeed other emerging economies of Africa.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/gov-obaseki-is-revolutionizing-how-levies-are-collected-from-commercial-motorists-see-how/

There are various modes of transportation in Nigeria, but road transportation remains the most used of them all. This is so for so many reasons of which cost is among; road transportation is relatively cheaper for an average Nigerian. There are some Nigerians who have the resources to fly as they wish, but would rather use road transport.

For the purpose of this write-up, we would focus on road public transport. At the end of reading this, you’ll get to know reasons why you should use public transport while traveling.

Below are the 9 Reasons Why You Should Use Public Transport While Traveling

1. Saves you the stress of driving

There are categories of people who do not know driving is energy consuming especially if it’s manual transmission. Imagine pedaling a car for complete seven hours or more from Lagos to Enugu. It is much of a work when you look into it critically. If you decide to use public transport, you’ll save yourself the stress of driving.

2. You spend less

When you do the maths for what you’ll spend traveling from Lagos to Kano, you’ll find out you’ll save more if you should use public transport. Using your private car would be relatively costly as you’ll have to fill up your fuel tank several times.

3. You don’t bear the burden when the car spoils

Having a car breakdown on highway is one of the nightmares every driver would not want to encounter. These breakdowns have levels; some you may be able to fix immediately and continue your journey, and there are some that will take much time to fix. Breakdown such as tyre burst can be handled immediately, but something like blown head gasket can’t. The engine of the car must cool down properly before it can be worked on. When you use public transport, you can easily find your way out of the situation unlike when you’re driving.

4. You have time to do other things

When you use public transport, you may be able to kill two birds with a stone. You can be doing some other things as the driver is moving you to your destination. Some of these things include playing games, watching movies, surfing the net or any other form of entertainment. Some may use the time to make business calls and some other things like that. With public transport, you don’t have to watch the road.

5. You have the opportunity of meeting the love of your life

If you check well, a good number of relationships started in motor parks. Your case can’t be different. It is very possible to meet your better half in a park from where you can start shooting your shots. There are plenty things to talk about during the course of the journey; play your cards well. We may also say decreased driving increases social connections.

6. You’re almost free from police embarrassment

Using public transport gets you off the police radar, especially if you’re young and owns a car. Hardly will you face any harassment or embarrassment from the police when in a public transport. You don’t even get stopped when in a prestigious public transport company talk more of being asked to come down.

7. It is somewhat safer

Most of these renowned public transport have professionals as drivers and use cars that are regularly serviced and maintained for highway driving. Added to that, they know the best routes to take in most situations. They know the dangerous roads and the alternative routes to it. They know the best times to ply a given route and so on. On the other hand, you may not know all these when piloting your private car and you may end up in the wrong side of the equation. We don’t wish you that or pray for such though.
8. It reduces pollution

By moving more people just in one car, public transport tends to reduce air pollution. Imagine each person in a 14-seater bus traveling with their individual private vehicles; pollution will be much. Getting much people to travel in one car produces significantly less pollution.

9. It creates job

This may not be your business directly, but patronizing public transport companies is ab economic benefit to the community. These companies employ many people to keep the dice rolling. If people don’t patronize them, they will run out of business and this will lead to lots of persons losing their jobs.

This is the end. Do you think there is something we’re missing? Do well to tell us using the comment section.

Don’t forget to like, rate and share.

Source: https://autojosh.com/reasons-use-public-transport-traveling/

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The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, recently revealed that the Buhari administration is currently undertaking 524 road and bridge construction projects across the country.

Fashola made the revelation while updating the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on the ongoing road and bridge construction/rehabilitation projects nationwide.

The Minister also revealed that every State in the Federation including the FCT has at least three such ongoing projects.


The list of the projects was released by the Minister Of Works and Housing provides a detailed record of ongoing road and bridge projects in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.


Below are some of the  construction projects - roads and bridges - across the country as listed by the Minister:

Lagos-Ibadan-Ilorin-Jebba-Kotangora-Jega-Sokoto-Niger Border (A1)

Warri-Benin-Lokoja-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano-Daura-Niger Border (A2)

Port Harcourt-Aba-Umuahia-Okigwe-Oturkpo-Makurdi-Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Maiduguri-Gamboru (A3)

Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja-Katsina Ala-Jalingo-Yola-Bama-Maiduguri (A4)

Lagos-Otta-Abeokuta-Ibadan (A5)

Onitsha-Ihiala-Owerri—A.3 Junction at Umu Uyo (A6)

Chikanda, Kosubosu-Kaiama-Kishi-Ilorin (A7)

Mayo Belwa-Ganye-Serti-Mayo Selbe-Gembu (A8)

Jibiya-Katsina-Kano (A9)


According to the Fashola, some of the prioritized road projects being funded through the Sovereign SUKUK Fund, include:


Abuja-Abaji Road (Section 1, International Airport Link Road Junction-Sheda Village Junction)

Abuja-Lokoja Road Section IV (Koton Karfi-Lokoja)

Dualisation of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2: Section 1 (Obajana Junction to Okene)

Construction of Oju/Loko-Oweto Bridge to Link Loko and Oweto

Reconstruction of Bida-Lambata Road in Niger State

Dualization of Suleja-Minna Road Phase 11 in Niger State

They also include Kano-Maiduguri Road (Section ii, iii and iv)

Rehabilitation of an outstanding section of Onitsha-Enugu Expressway: Amansea- Enugu State Border

Dualization Of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2: (Section ii, iii and iv)

Rehabilitation of Enugu-Port Harcourt Road Section iv: Aba-Port Harcourt

Dualization Of Yenegwe Road Junction-Kolo-Otuoke-Bayelsa Palm (20km)

Others include:

Dualization of Ibadan-Ilorin (Section ii) in Oyo State,

Reconstruction of the outstanding Sections of Benin-Ofosu-Ore-Ajebandele-Shagamu Expressway Phase iii,

Pavement strengthening and asphalt overlay of Ajebandele- Ijebu Ode-Shagamu Road in Ogun State.

Some of the projects scheduled for substantial completion in 2020/2021 and other priority projects, according to the Minister, include:

Rehabilitation of Alesi-Ugep (Iyamoyung-Ugep) Section in Cross River State

Construction of Yenegwe-Okaki-Kolo-Nembe-Brass Road

Completion of rehabilitation of Ada-Okere-Ukoni-Amedokhiom Old Road, Uromi, Edo State

 The rehabilitation of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road in (Section i) and Odukpani-Itu Bridge Head in Cross River State

Construction of Bodo-Bonny Road with a bridge across the Opobo Channel, in Rivers State,

Rehabilitation of Odukpani Junction-Akpet Central Section of Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road in Cross River State

Rehabilitation of Oshogbo-Ilesha Road in Osun State

Dualization of Abeokuta-Ibadan Road

Reconstruction of Apapa-Wharf Road in Lagos State, among others


Bridges

The four bridges under the priority projects are:

Construction of Ibi Bridge

Completion of construction of Chanchangi Bridge along Takum-Wukari Road in Taraba State

Construction of Ikom Bridge in Cross River State

The emergency rehabilitation/maintenance of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

The construction of Agaie-Katcha-Barro Road in Niger State

Construction of Baro Port to Gulu Town in Niger State.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/see-the-list-of-524-roads-and-bridges-that-buhari-is-constructing-in-nigeria/

About 6 kilometres of the road around the University Of Benin is set to be rehabilitated. Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor, made this announcement. He made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the management of the university led by the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami at Government House in Benin City.

According to Obaseki, this became necessary in order to ease the movement of students and staff of the University of Benin.



He also said that his administration will partner with the university to provide constant power supply and fast internet facility in the institution.

Obaseki congratulated Prof Salami, as the second woman to hold the exalted position of the Vice-Chancellor of the university, noting, “We have no doubt that women in academia particularly those from this part of the world display a lot of courage, strength and energy.  We wish you a successful tenure.”

Earlier, the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami, solicited for the governor to assist the university in building a barricade in front of the main gate of the university which will encourage students to use the pedestrian bridge.

Prof. Salami was accompanied by the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Professor Friday Orunwense and other top management staff of the institution.



Source:

https://autojosh.com/governor-obaseki-to-construct-16km-of-roads-in-ugbowo-benin-city-photos/

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The Buhari administration is currently undertaking 524 road and bridge construction projects across the country.  This was made known by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.

Fashola made the revelation while updating the Federal Executive Council on the ongoing road and bridge construction/rehabilitation projects nationwide.

According to him, 80 of them as priority projects scheduled for completion in the 2020-2021 fiscal year. They were prioritized to enhance ease of doing business in the locations.

The Minister also revealed that every State in the Federation including the FCT has at least three such ongoing projects.

Listed as priority projects include 27 financed with Sovereign SUKUK Fund. Another 47 projects were scheduled for substantial completion in 2020/2021 and other priority projects, two roads leading to the ports and four major bridges.

Fashola also noted that Federal roads and bridges (categorized from A1 to A9) are major arterial routes that connect all states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory. He adding that the routes and bridges linked cities with high economic activities and carried majority of Heavy Goods Vehicles which gradually dispersed through the link routes to different parts of the country.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/buhari-is-constructing-524-highway-bridges-nationwide-fashola/

When a flyover bridge is constructed, there are usually areas around them that are left unutilized. An example of such is the vacant space beneath the flyover.  These spaces are often either underutilized or used indiscriminately for parking of vehicles, etc.

These spaces under flyover bridges have immense potential. They can be developed into active space for public activities.  For instance, they can be transformed into recreational areas or well-organized car parks.

To achieve all these, the area under the flyover has to be illuminated, decorated with theme-based graffiti at certain spaces to create awareness for certain causes, etc.

These spaces can also be used to cultivate some vegetation or greenery. This will contribute to the ecology and environment and acts as a buffer to reduce air pollution as well as contribute to the aesthetics of the street in the day time.

In so many cities around the world, under flyover bridges has been used to achieve different public purposes.

In this article, Autojosh.com compares under some flyover bridges in Dubai, UAE and in Lagos, Nigeria.

Under Flyover Bridges In Dubai



Dubai Marina Walk

Tourists and their Kids can have fun at the play areas on Dubai Marina Walk Emaar.


Physical exercises are engaged in under the flyover at Dubai Marina Walk.



Source:

https://autojosh.com/under-flyover-bridges-lagos-vs-dubai-photos/


Under Flyover Bridges In Lagos

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Dubai has become a destination of choice by Nigerian holidaymakers, fun-seekers and business people. This popular city in the United Arab Emirates is known for its luxurious lifestyle, trendy fashion, and lively nightlife.

The city is also synonymous with excellence. In fact, everything about the emirate is designed to leave a lasting impression.

In Dubai, there is an assurance of comfort in the entire public transport infrastructure. For instance, you don’t need to stand in the scorching Dubai sun while waiting for a public bus.



The trendsetting Dubai bus stop terminal shelters offer sufficient comfort for commuters while they await the arrival of the next available bus.

The bus stop shelters act as an oasis for the commuters, ensuring convenience as they wait to board a bus. These air-conditioned bus stop shelters have spacious interiors that can accommodate a good number of commuters. Some have vending machines for snacks, recyclable garbage containers, and ATMs.

Even though these Bus Stop Shelters In Dubai are fully enclosed, they do not need the air purifier since the air conditioner installed acts like one of the best air purifiers for its users.

Moreover, the shelters are sufficiently bright to blend perfectly with the shimmering backdrop typical of Dubai.

Autojosh.com presents some photos of a typical Bus Stop Shelter In Dubai.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/checkout-the-fully-air-conditioned-bus-stop-shelters-in-dubai-photos/

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James Bond, the debonair Agent 007, in addition to the prettiest women, always gets the sleekest cars that are fitted with the most hi-tech espionage gadgetry. The Lotus Esprit S1 was one of those cars.

The original Lotus Esprit S1 is one of the most iconic cars used in a movie. The car featured in the 1977 James Bond movie, The Spy Who Loved Me.

The Lotus Esprit S1 ranks as one of the coolest James Bond cars ever. At the time the movie was produced, this car was way ahead of its time. The car could travel in the air, on the ground or as a submarine.

The submarine version of the Lotus Esprit S1 actually existed. The movie producers had a fully functional, real submarine built from the Lotus body shell made just for this film.

Since 1977 when it made its appearance in the movie, the car had been lost. However, it was rediscovered in 1989 after someone in Long Island paid $100 for a storage container and found the vehicle – wheel-less and dented – covered up by blankets.

In 2013, Billionaire tech entrepreneur and investor, Elon Musk, bought the iconic Lotus Esprit vehicle used in The Spy Who Loved Me.

Elon Musk bought the car at an auction in London for nearly $1 million ($997,000). His intention was to make the car's movie transformation from car to submarine a reality.

According to the Tesla founder, "It was amazing as a little kid in South Africa to watch James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me drive his Lotus Esprit off a pier, press a button and have it transform into a submarine underwater,"

"I was disappointed to learn that it can't actually transform. What I'm going to do is upgrade it with a Tesla electric powertrain and try to make it transform for real.” he said.

The Lotus Esprit S1

The restored Lotus Esprit S1 has been occasionally exhibited at museums in the last 24 years, before being offered for auction in September 2013. It works as a submarine, but not as a car, as the auction listing explained:

According to the auction listing, "It moves forward via a bank of four propellers, with their electric motors being driven by batteries housed in a water-tight compartment. The articulated fins are adjusted with mechanical levers that are operated by its driver.

Underwater, the Lotus has a turning circle of around 20 feet. Its dive and climb performance is regulated by ballast tanks, and it has been described as "crisply argonautic".

The car is believed to have cost more than $100,000 to build in the 1970s.

Elon Musk holds South African, Canadian, and U.S. citizenship and is also the founder of PayPal and Tesla.

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy with electric cars, solar panels and integrated renewable energy solutions.

Watch a scene from the Spy Who Loved Me with the Lotus Esprit S1.


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According to Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), these are the rates of their products/services. Some of them include plate number acquisition, vehicle licensing, change of ownership & registration, etc.

This will give you a clear picture of how much you have to set aside to get your car plying Nigerian roads with no disturbances from the various authorities. This list will also save you from being extorted by touts.

A NUMBER PLATES

1. Standard Number Plate – N12,500
2. Number Plate Renewal – N10,000
3. Articulated Number Plate – N20,000
4. Out of Service – N40,000
5. Fancy Number Plate (Standard) – N80,000
6. Fancy Number Plate (Motor Cycle) – N30,000
7. Motorcycle Plate (Ordinary) – N3,000
8. Number Plate Replacement (Standard) – N10,000
9. Motor Dealer Plate (Special) – N30,000
10. Motor Dealers Plate (Ordinary) – N25,000

B. COST OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION

1 Weighing & Registration Fee
a. Motor Vehicle – N5,000
b. Motor Cycle – N1,250

C. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

a. Motor Vehicle – N2,500
b. Motor Cycle – N625
D. CAPITAL GAIN TAX

a. Motor Vehicle – N625
b. Motor Cycle – N625

E. OTHER CHARGES

a. Police CMR – N1,000
b. Police Inspection Fee – N500
c. Custom Processing Fee – N500

F. VEHICLE LICENSE

a. Vehicle Below 1.6cc – N1,250
b. Vehicle BTW 1.6-2.0cc – N1,875
c. Vehicle BTW 2.0-3.0cc – N2,500
d. Vehicle Above 3.0cc – N2,125
e. Motorcycle Private – N625
f. Motorcycle Commercial – N1,250
g. Buses

1. Mini Buses/Pick-Up – N2,500
2 Hiace Buses – N3,125
3 Costal Buses – N3,250
h. Tipper & Lorries – N3,750
i. Tankers & Trucks/Luxurious Buses – N6,250
j. 16 Tyres Trailer – N8,750
k. Tractors & Bulldozers – N2,500
l. Vehicle Alert – N200

G. HACKNEY PERMIT CHARGES
VEHICLE TYPE

1. Taxi Cab – N3,525
2. Car Hire Services – N3,725
3. Kabukabu – N3,925
4. Vehicle with Capacity to Carry 1-21 Passengers – N4,475
5. Vehicle with Capacity to Carry more than 21 Passengers
but less than 40 Passengers – N5,475
6. Vehicle with Capacity to Carry more than 40 Passengers
but less than 50 Passengers – N6,475
7. Vehicle with Capacity to Carry more than 50 Passengers
and above – N8,475
8. Commercial Vehicles for Goods Above 3 Tons – N3,725
9. Commercial Vehicles 3 Tons – N4,725
10. Tankers – N6,475
11. Tippers – N6,475
12. Trailers – N6,475
13. Trucks – N6,225
14. Interstate – N3,225
15. Staff Bus – N3,425
16. Okada – N2,000
17. Tricycles – N 2,000

H. DRIVERS LICENSE

a. New License – N6,350
b. Renewal – N6,350
c. Learners Permit – N50
d. Riders Card – N800

I. REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE & SPARE PARTS DEALERS

a. Registration of Motor Vehicle Dealers – N100,000
b. Registration of Motor Vehicle Spare Parts Dealers – N50,000
c. Registration Form (Motor Vehicles) – N5,000

We hope you found this post on cost of Number Plate, Vehicle Licensing, Change Of Ownership & Registration interesting.

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Your vehicle has computers that monitor the control of certain aspect of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data in a crash or a near crash event. This system is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

The EDR which is similar to flight recorders is sometimes referred to as automotive “black box”.

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near crash event, this device may record some or all of the following information:

Engine speed
Vehicle speed
Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
Position of the transmission selector lever
Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belt or not
Driver’s seat position
SRS airbag deployment data

If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control system (VSC), it’s ECU may contain another EDR.

There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which the VSC EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of the following information:

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Suzuki cars have been formally launched into the Nigerian market by CFAO Motors during the opening of the new Suzuki showroom on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The highlight of the event was the announcement of the new Suzuki offer of financing starting from just N85,000 per month with an option to trade-in old cars subject to terms and conditions. In addition during the first year, the customer does not pay for petrol or service.

Amongst the guests in attendance were the Japanese Ambassador, Amb. Kikuta Yutaka; Chairman CFAO Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode; Managing Director/ Country Delegate, CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Thomas Pelletier; Executive Director International Marketing, Suzuki Motor, Mr. Koichi Suzuki.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Thomas Pelletier stated: “Our partner, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan is renowned for the production of top quality and reliable vehicles which are widely trusted for durability and competitive prices.
“As is traditional, we have already trained technicians with the support of the manufacturer and we have made provision for sufficient genuine spare parts at the right price.”

The Suzuki models available in Nigeria are city cars: Alto®, Dzire®, Swift®, Baleno®, Ciaz®, and Ertiga®. The Off-Road Vehicles/Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are Jimny® and Vitara®.

CFAO is a pioneer in automotive distribution and has been in Nigeria for 117 years. The company is the distributor of the Suzuki brand in 26 African countries with dedicated sales and aftersales support.


Left to Right: Managing Director/ Country Delegate, CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Thomas Pelletier; Japanese Ambassador, Amb. Kikuta Yutaka; Chairman CFAO Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode; and Executive Director, International Marketing, Suzuki Motor, Mr. Koichi Suzuki…at the launch of Suzuki state-of-the-art showroom and Suzuki brand by CFAO Motors on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday.


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A Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost was the cynosure of all eyes at the recently held annual anniversary of the Lakowe Lakes Golf tournament in Lagos. The luxury car was put on display on the golf course by Coscharis Motors Plc.

The Black Badge was courtesy of Coscharis Motors Plc, the exclusive representative of Rolls – Royce cars in Nigeria. They did it to give Golfers and golf enthusiasts a memorable experience of the luxury brand at the Golf tournament.

According to Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, “the affinity partnership was to jointly excite the competing golfers beyond the game of golf and further deliver an experience that resonates with their luxury lifestyle having the unique Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost available on display for their interest while they unwind with their favourite game of golf’’.

He further explained the rationale behind the partnership. According to him, it offers an exclusive opportunity for this priority audience to experience the Rolls – Royce Black Badge Ghost. It also gives golfers and enthusiasts at the tournament the opportunity for test drives amongst others.

According to the Director of Golf at the Club, Campbell Elliot, ‘’ Rolls – Royce Motor Cars is a globally respected luxury brand. Associating it with the club’s golf tournament no doubt raised the profile of this year’s tournament. We look forward to more of such collaborations in the future to deliver extra value for our common clientele’’.

The Director of Golf at the Club also expressed excitement at the collaboration between the Rolls–Royce and the golf tournament.

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