Federal Government launches N2.5 billion Credit Scheme (CALM) to help fast track the adoption of CNG solutions. CALM is a flexible platform that lets Nigerians convert their vehicle to CNG and pay in convenient instalments. PCNGi says that the initiative has the potential to attract necessary investments for domestic production of CNG conversion kits.  CALM is spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation and the PCNGi. The Federal Government has intr...

PCNGi, in partnership with AMAC and NATOMORAS, hands over two (2) CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the FCT. Says initiative demonstrates its commitment to delivering affordable, eco-friendly transportation alternatives. PCNGi adds that this pilot initiative represents a strategic step in Nigeria’s clean energy transition. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has handed over two (2) CNG-powered tricycles to the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Rider...

Coscharis Motors Plc., adds Joylong Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to its vehicle brands portfolio. Highlights its benefits to include less maintenance requirements, an average cost savings of 30-50%, compared to sole reliance on petrol. Notes that Joylong CNG buses utilize bi-fuel systems, which enables it to use either Petrol or Gas simply by a push of a button on the dashboard. Adds that the long term plan is to commence the assemblage of Joylong CNG buses at its existing Coscharis Assemb...

360 ECO Group pays a visit to PCNGI in Abuja to promote its CNG-powered buses for public transport operators. For the interstate travel from Lagos to Abuja, its CNG-powered 12.280 E5 model bus used just ₦125,000 worth of fuel.  In comparison, the company said a diesel-powered variant of the bus would have used about ₦625,000 worth of fuel for the trip.  The 360 ECO Group, a Lagos-based manufacture of ECO Green Buses, has paid a visit to the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P...

FRSC impounds 350 Vehicles for fake plates, FG launches End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Regulation, LAMATA acquires 500 CNG buses, news in the past week. Fake, Unauthorised Number Plates : FRSC Seizes 350 Vehicles In One Month The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has impounded 350 vehicles since it commenced a special operation to clamp down on illegal use of number plates and fake vehicle registration numbers. The special operation, which began on Monday February 3rd 2025, targeted vehicl...

AUTOJOSH Photo News : Locally Produced CNG-powered VIP Bus Joins Tinubu’s Presidential Fleet News Published 31 seconds ago on March 6, 2025 Photo News : Locally produced Ultra-luxury CNG-powered VIP Bus joins Tinubu’s presidential fleet. The CNG Ecosystem Players and the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has presented a locally-made CNG-powered VIP Bus to the Presidential Fleet to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s support for the industry. The ultra-luxury CNG V...

LAMATA told PCC it is expecting delivery of 500 CNG buses, 50 electric vehicles by the last quarter of this year. PCC delegation visited LAMATA to get first-hand information on the challenges of the agency’s franchisees. The PCC tabled complaints regarding bus availability and long waiting times at stations across the state. LAMATA said Lagos requires around 15,000 buses to function optimally, noting that its current fleet is a little over 1,000. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority...

Wizkid’s Ferrari 296 GTS, DPAN’s Peugeot 3008 GT, Timi Of Ede’s GAC GS8, NIPCO converts 15,000 vehicles to run on CNG, Nigerian news in February. Every month end, Autojosh will provide you with some of the news that made headlines in Nigeria. These includes news revolving around the State and Federal Government, as well as stories from indigenous companies. Here are Nigerian news that made headlines in the Month of February 2025 and don’t forget to stay tuned for more next month. Wizkid...

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...