Honourable Minister Uba Maigari Ahmadu, alongside the leadership of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) and the House Committee Chair, has inspected a fleet of electric tricycles, taxis, and buses in China ahead of their delivery to Nigeria's… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader North-East set to receive electric vehicles, opening opportunities for local SMEs By Abimbola Akomolafe on August 12, 2025 Honourable Minister Uba Maigari Ahmadu, alongside the leadership of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) and the House Committee Chair, has inspected a fleet of electric tricycles, taxis, and buses in China ahead of their delivery to Nigeria's North-East. The initiative aims to modernise transportation in the region while creating fresh opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in vehicle maintenance, charging infrastructure, and spare parts supply. Read also, North-East set to receive electric vehicles, opening opportunities for local SMEs FG launches $100,000 creative economy fund for Nigerian innovators NAFDAC to boost food safety standards for Nigerian SMEs HQ, Bank to provide startups workspaces nationwide Senator empowers entrepreneurs in Southern Kaduna Local entrepreneurs are expected to benefit from the emerging green transport ecosystem, with potential to provide ancillary services such as battery recycling, charging station operations, and fleet management. Officials say the electric vehicle deployment will not only reduce carbon emissions but also cut fuel costs, enabling SMEs engaged in transport and logistics to operate more efficiently and competitively.

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