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...

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...