NIPCO announce the conversion of 15,000 vehicles to run on the cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The firm also announced partnership with Delta State to construct a CNG station conversion workshop in Asaba. Says that it is actively working with PCNGI to increase the availability of CNG conversion kits and workshops. In its efforts to promote the “Switch to CNG” campaign in Nigeria, the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) has announced the conversion of 15,000 vehicles to run o...

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates new bus station in Abule-Egba to enhance seamless mass transportation from the area to other parts of the State.  Says that this infrastructure reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing public transportation systems.  He also revealed that the State was expecting the arrival of new CNG buses and electric buses by the Q3 2025 to enhance bus services. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday February 18th (today) commissioned the newly completed Abule-Egba...

“It Isn’t Powered By CNG” : PCNGI debunk fake news of CNG-powered BRT Bus fire on Lagos 3rd Mainland Bridge. PCNGI notes that CNG remains a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fuels when properly used and maintained. The Agency urge the public to verify facts before spreading misinformation that could create unnecessary panic. The Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas (PICNG) has debunked ‘fake reports’ claiming that a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-po...

Nigeria Customs to auction overtime vehicles, FRSC ‘Peace Ambassador Plates’, LASG CNG refueling stations, news in the past week. FRSC Denies Partnership With WACORPAI On Issuance Of “Peace Ambassador” Number Plates The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a disclaimer, dissociating itself from any partnership with a group called Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative (WACORPAI) regarding the issuance of “Peace Ambassador” number plates. In a statement on Wednesday,...

LASG said it is committed to expanding CNG initiative by investing in the infrastructure and tech to make its adoption seamless. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the pilot CNG conversion training for technicians, which was organized by IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC). MD IOGC also revealed it is on course to deliver four CNG refueling stations in Lagos State by the end of March 2025 (Q1 2025). She said the four stations will be will service the LASG 2,000 CNG buses that are set to arrive in phases...

FG allay fears over the safety of CNG vehicles as Malaysia move to ban Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) by July 2025. NGV is a vehicle that uses Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel instead of petrol or diesel. SpAds to the President on Information and Strategy clarified that Malaysia’s policy was centered on the safety of LPG. He added that Nigeria chose CNG specifically for its safety and cost-effectiveness. The Presidency has allayed fears over the safety of Compres...

NADDC explores partnership with eMove, NCS Tincan Port makes N1T, NIPCO’s “Mobile CNG Refueling Unit”, news in the past week. Customs Tincan Island Port Command Hits Revenue Milestone, Makes N1 Trillion In 10 Months The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command (TCIPC) says it has achieved a significant milestone in revenue generation after collecting over N1 trillion from January to October 2024. “We are pleased to announce that as of today, 7 November 2024, the Command h...

Aimed at promoting the “Switch to CNG” campaign, the new “on-demand” CNG delivery service brings the gas station to you. Tinubu recently commended NIPCO for reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol and making the CNG available to Nigerians. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is partnering with the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) to deploy “mobile CNG refueling units” to supplement existing CNG refueling stations across the country. “Regardle...

CNG-powered Dangote truck fleet, NPF recovers 118 stolen cars, Wike distributes vehicles, Abuja commercial drivers must obtain clearance, news in the past week. Dangote To Have Entire Truck Fleet Powered By CNG By Mid-2026 With New ₦460 Billion Investment Dangote Group has invested over $280 million (₦460 billion) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and other infrastructures to support President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i). According to Arvind Pathak, Group Ma...