Nigeria, July 8 -- A Chinese automobile manufacturer, Lincon Bravos Automobile Company, has commenced vehicle and motorcycle assembly operations in Niger State. The company, which produces electric and hybrid vehicles as well as motorcycles, established the plant in 2026.

According to a statement issued by the Information and Public Relations Unit of the Niger State Ministry of Investment and Private Sector Development, the investment was facilitated by the Niger State Development Company (NSDC) in collaboration with the ministry.

The statement said the Niger State Government acquired a 10 per cent equity stake in the company in line with its investment policy, describing the arrangement as a strategic public-private partnership aimed a...