Customs Officer’s Motorbike Ride To Belgium, Coscharis’ Renault Price Slash, Weststar Urges Nigerians To Be Wary Of Fake Products, FRSC Trains Dangote Drivers

Female Customs Officer motorbike Journey to Belgium, FRSC trains Dangote drivers, Coscharis announces price Slash on Renault vehicles, Weststar urges Nigerians to be wary of fake products, news in the past week.

Road Crashes : FRSC Trains 2,493 Dangote Cement Drivers, Inspects 2,731 Trucks For Roadworthiness

In a move to significantly reduce road crashes involving Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has successfully trained 2,493 Dangote Cement drivers at Ibese and Obajana plants between 3rd–17th August 2025.

During the exercise, FRSC said 2,731 Dangote trucks were thoroughly inspected for roadworthiness, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to safer fleet operations nationwide.

“The drive for safety continues as another round of training for Dangote Cement drivers at Okpella and Gboko plants is scheduled for 1st–5th September 2025,” FRSC said in a statement.

“This annual certification programme not only equips drivers with the right knowledge and discipline but also strengthens the collective fight against road crashes on Nigerian highways.”

Coscharis Motors Announces Exciting Price Slash On Renault Vehicles

Coscharis Motors Plc, the sole franchise holder of Renault vehicles in Nigeria, has announced a special Price Slash Campaign on select Renault models, giving customers an unprecedented opportunity to own brand-new Renault vehicles at more affordable prices.

For this campaign, three distinct Renault models now enjoy significant discounts with great savings across board. Any purchase of the Renault Koleos stand to give a customer a savings up to N5million. While a purchase of the Renault Taliant will deliver a discount of about N7million. Likewise the Renault Oroch gives the customer up to N5 million discount respectively.

Speaking on the campaign, Mrs. Helen Osandu, General Manager, Renault Sales, Coscharis Motors Plc. enjoin members of the public to seize this rare opportunity to own a brand-new Renault.

Female Customs Officer Completes 35-day Motorbike Journey From Nigeria To Belgium

Akpevwe Ogboru, an Assistant Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has completed a remarkable 35-day motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium that she undertook under the theme “Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research”.

While announcing her remarkable achievement, the NCS said that the arrival of Ogboru at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels, Belgium at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday September 4th 2025 was received with jubilation and admiration.

Ogboru, who is fondly known as Tracta 2, commenced her 10,265km-long journey from Nigeria to Belgium on 1st August 2025. She crossed two continents and navigated through ten countries, before her triumphant arrival in Brussels.

Her expedition not only spotlights several important causes advancing gender inclusivity and amplifying girl child empowerment initiatives but also serves as a unique form of cross-border research.

Mercedes-Benz Seized 1.5 Million Fake Products In 2024 : Weststar Urges Nigerians To Be Wary

Weststar Associates Limited (Mercedes-Benz Nigeria), the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, has strongly advise all Mercedes-Benz customers to be wary of counterfeit automotive parts, following Mercedes-Benz’s 2024 report revealing alarming figures.

According to the data, the brand protectors, in partnership with customs and law enforcement authorities worldwide, conducted 793 raids that led to the seizure of more than 1.5 million (+49%) fake Mercedes-Benz products.

“Originals stand for tested quality. They meet technical, environmental, and occupational safety requirements, ensuring road safety,” Mercedes said, noting that fake products pose significant risks to millions of road users and cause immense economic damage.

Adding her input on the dangers of using fake or counterfeit products, the Managing Director of Weststar Associates Limited (Mercedes-Benz Nigeria), Ebere Anenih, said :

“Opting for counterfeit or substandard parts might appear to save costs in the short term, but in reality, it exposes customers to much higher risks – both financially and in terms of personal safety.”

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