CNG/EV special number plates, PI-CNG Electric Vehicle Fair, Security Agencies in Lagos gets operational vehicles, news in the past week.

FRSC To Rollout Special Number Plates For CNG-powered And Electric Vehicles

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to introduce contactless capture for driver licensing and special number plates for CNG-powered and electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an upgraded system for vehicle registration.

Intended to help identify and categorize alternative fuel vehicles, the special plates are part of ongoing reforms in the administration of the National Drivers Licence and Vehicle Number Plates.

The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, made this known today 8 December 2025 when he paid a working visit to the Premium Times Headquarters, where he commended the organisation’s leadership for its commitment to objective reportage, investigative journalism, and fact-driven storytelling.

The Corps Marshal reiterated the Corps’ determination to strengthen efficiency, embrace innovation, and enhance public trust in FRSC service delivery nationwide.

NADDC Boss Advocates EV Adoption At PI-CNG Electric Vehicle Fair

The Director-General of NADDC, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, on Thursday participated in the Electrifying Mobility — Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle Fair organized by the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG).

At the fair, exhibitors, including leading brands such as NEV, IRS, KAI and KB Lamah, showcased a broad array of battery-electric cars, SUVs, buses and EV technologies intended to accelerate the nation’s transition to cleaner transportation.

In his keynote remarks at the fair, the NADDC DG highlighted the transformative potential of electric vehicles for Nigeria’s automotive industry, stressing the economic, environmental and technological advantages of EV adoption.

He emphasized that shifting from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to battery-powered EVs presents opportunities for local value addition, given that battery-related components account for a significant percentage of an EV’s total cost.

Insecurity : Sanwo-Olu Hands Over 100 Patrol Vehicles To Security Agencies To Fortify Lagos

In line with his administration’s commitment to ‘Security and Governance’, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday December 11th 2025 fortified the armoury of the security agencies in the State with 100 new operational vehicles.

Jointly procured by the State Government and Conference 57, the association of the chairmen of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), the vehicles were handed over at the 19th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security with the Governor organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF).

Speaking at the Hall Meeting, Sanwo-Olu harped on the importance of collaboration, saying every investment in security is a direct investment in peace, order and prosperity. He said security cannot be left to the government alone but requires contributions from the private sector, community groups, and every resident of Lagos State.

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