Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The International Energy Agency said electric vehicles could account for about 28 per cent of new car sales globally, despite a brief slowdown in some major markets earlier in 2026.

The News Chronicle reports that the trend could strengthen Nigeria's push to expand electric mobility alongside compressed natural gas as alternatives to petrol and diesel.

Nigeria has attracted growing investment in electric cars, buses and charging infrastructure, with companies including Saglev, Jetour Nigeria and Carloha expanding their presence in the market.

The countrys lithium reserves, young population and demand for cheap transport are definitely advantages. However few charging stations, unstable electricity supply and lack of...