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In a move that signals a new industrial era, the Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC). Signed on January 30, 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government and South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) marks a turning point for clean energy in Africa.  The deal, signed by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh, and AEDC Chairman Yoon Suk-hun, aims to transform Nigeria into the continent’s leader for clean mobility by establishing the first full-scale Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Africa.  Breaking: Nigeria to Become Africa’s Electric Vehicle Hub Through Landmark Deal with South Korea The Blueprint 1. The Numbers: Jobs, Vehicles, and Value  This collaboration transcends mere assembly; it is a commitment to full-scale, high-capacity manufacturing. The projections for the new facil...

For years, the idea of "Electric Vehicles in Nigeria" has felt like a luxury dream or a tech-bro fantasy. We asked the same questions: “Where do we charge it?” and “Who will fix it when it breaks?” or “Can I use it for long distances?”. But as we settle into 2026, the silence is being broken by the hum of locally assembled electric motors. From the halls of the National Assembly to the manufacturing hubs in Nnewi and Lagos, the "EV Movement" isn't just coming, it’s already parked in some driveways. Some say it’s a revolution, I don’t think it’s quite that yet. The game upped its tempo on January 30, 2026 when the Federal Government signed a landmark deal with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC). The goal is to establish Africa’s first structured EV manufacturing plant right here in Nigeria, with a target of 300,000 vehicles annually. This project is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs, moving us from being a "used-car dump" to ...