In a bid to boost gas supply, the Federal government through Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has announced plans to establish 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother stations and mini–Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants across the country. This announcement was made by the group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari at the opening of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition in Lagos on Monday. Kyari emphasised that NNPC Ltd. is...

Arewa/Northern Region Arewa Coalition Seeks End to Lakurawa Terror  Group The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has raised an alarm over the emergence of a new armed terrorist group, Lakurawa, in the northwest states of Kebbi and Sokoto. While expressing concern over the emergence of this terror group, the CNG urged the government to take immediate and decisive action against “Lakurawa” before it escalates. In a statement on Monday by its national coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanch...

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Niger State Chapter, has held a one-day community engagement to search for enduring solutions to the problems bedevilling the northern region and Nigeria as a whole, against the backdrop of the prevailing socio-economic and political challenges confronting the region and the country. This situation follows the dearth of genuine leaders and selfless nationalists with rich ideas and altruistic ideals who were always prepared to nurture the younger generation...

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...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has called on the national secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to continue representing workers and the masses in a constructive manner. He made this statement during the unveiling of 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated by the NLC to its Rivers chapter at their Port Harcourt office. The governor’s plea emphasizes the importance of the NLC’s role in promoting the welfare of workers and the community. Under the leadership of Com...

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has introduced new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses for workers in Rivers State. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held on Friday in Port Harcourt, Ajaero cautioned that the union would not tolerate a scenario where the price of CNG rises to match that of petrol. The CNG buses are part of an intervention from President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aimed at easing the burden on Nigerian workers following the Fe...

One of the most promising alternatives since Africa is slowly shifting from fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives is CNG. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which is gaining traction across the continent offers several benefits, including lower emissions and reduced fuel costs, making it an ideal choice for many African nations looking to move toward more sustainable energy solutions. The Africa CNG and LPG vehicle market is growing rapidly. As of 2024, the market is valued at...

CNG Dispenser CNG Cylinders Last for 15 years – Presidency The Presidency has clarified that the expected lifespan of a Compressed Natural Gas cylinder is 15 years, emphasising that after this period, the cylinder should be replaced to ensure safety and maintain the integrity of the gas storage system. It said the procedure is to regulate and improve safety standards in the use of compressed natural gas across the country. The Senior Special Assistant on Digital/New Media to the President, O�...

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Thursday, November 7th, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Presidency has reiterated the safety of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative amid recent plans of the Malaysia government to phase out natural gas vehicles because of safety issues. The African Examiner writes that the Malaysian Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, had earlier stated that Malaysia will stop registering and using CNG-powered vehicles by...