Dangote Group invest $280 million (₦460b) in CNG technology, other infrastructures to support Tinubu’s CNG initiative. With this investment, Dangote Cement aim to operate a fleet predominantly powered by CNG by mid-2026. As of October, it has received first batch of 1,500 CNG trucks, to add another 1,600 CNG trucks before the end of the year. Dangote Group has invested over $280 million (₦460 billion) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and other infrastructures to support President...

₦1,000/Litre Of Petrol : Tinubu commends NIPCO for making CNG available to Nigerians at ₦200 Per KG. Lauds NIPCO’s efforts in promoting the “Switch to CNG” campaign, which has been instrumental in boosting public awareness. Tinubu also highlighted the significance of this initiative in reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol. President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) for reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol and making the Compressed...

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, sensitizes over 1,000 auto mechanics on CNG adoption. Exercise is part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of CNG as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria. Conference featured practical demonstrations on the technicalities of converting vehicles from gasoline to CNG. As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Reta...

PCNG-i issues safety warning as illegally modified CNG-powered vehicle explodes while refilling at NIPCO Benin City. Explosion attributed to the vehicle’s cylinder, which it said was welded and modified and not an approved for use for CNG. To ensure safety, PCNG-i urged motorists willing to use CNG to patronize only accredited Conversion Centres across Nigeria. Many people were reportedly injured on Wednesday October 16th 2024 after an illegally modified CNG-powered vehicle suddenly burst into...

FG launches distribution of 2,000 CNG tricycles, California transport secretary rides in Lagos Blue Line, LASG seizes number plates of illegally parked cars, news in the past week. FG Officially Launches Distribution Of 2,000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Empower Youth The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) and the Federal Ministry of Youth has officially launched the distribution of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered tricycles as part of efforts to empower the youth and to reduce transportation...

The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) launches distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to empower Nigerian youth. The distribution of CNG-powered tricycles kicked off on Tuesday October 1st 2024 at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja. Initiative is part of efforts by the FG to empower the youth and to reduce transportation costs for Nigerians. FG confirm that plans are in place to expand the distribution of CNG-powered tricycles to other states in the country. The Presidential CNG Initiative (...

CFAO Equipment Nigeria unveils eco-friendly CNG-powered King Long Bus amid rising cost of petrol and diesel in the country. 7-meter King Long CNG bus is aimed at reducing the financial strain on transporters and commuters. It is equipped with four 80-litre CNG cylinders, which ensures ample fuel capacity and reducing the need for frequent refills. Suitable for city and inter-city travel, the bus comes with a warranty of 12 months or 100,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. In response to the r...

Five-day training program for automotive technicians on converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti. During the program, 3 petrol-powered vehicles, including a Toyota Prado, was successfully converted to use the cheaper fuel. A five-day training program for automotive technicians on how to convert petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti on Friday September 20, 2024. During the program, three petrol-powered vehicles, i...