August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 Concerned northern forum (CNG) have called o for the immediate relocation of the 3 Million Technical Talent accelerator (3MTT) from Kano to Kebbi state. CNG spokesperson, Comrade Abdulsalam Moh’d Kazeem at a press conference held in Abuja also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes.Commission (EFCC) to probe the 36 states governments over the utilisation of their huge monthly statutory allocations from the federal government. The forum argued that the call was...

The Ogun State Government has introduced electric bikes and electric and CNG-powered tricycles (Keke). Says it will significantly reduce the cost of transportation by as much as 40% and also promote a cleaner environment. 2,000 e-bikes will be released in the first phase. Each of the e-bikes can ride up to 75-80 kilometres on a full charge.  Ogun State Govt had earlier launched CNG-fueled buses aimed at mitigating the impact of subsidy removal and high diesel costs.  In a bid to significantly...

Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has voiced its appreciation of the Federal Government’s recent decision to sell crude oil in naira to domestic refineries, a departure from the previous practice of payment in US dollars. The CNG regards this move as a crucial step towards bolstering Nigeria’s currency and economy while enhancing self-sufficiency in oil production. On April 20, 2024, the CNG, through a statement by its national coordinator, Comrade Jam...

On May 13, President Bola Tinubu directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. The President’s directive furthered Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they present a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers. This comes nine months after the president approved the establishment of the Presidential...

Ogun State Government has concluded plan to introduce electric bikes as part of the energy transition initiative of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The launching, billed for Wednesday next week, is the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the launch of CNG- powered buses last year. Governor Abiodun, speaking during a meeting with the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, in Abuja on Thursday, described the planned introduction...

Lagos State Government to launch 2,000 CNG-powered high-capacity buses for Mass Transit next year. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the buses will run on CNG, along with 5,000 new cars to be provided as taxis. Adds that LASG has secured a $400 million World Bank facility to expand the mode of water transportation. The Lagos State Government has disclosed the plans to deploy 2,000 CNG-powered high-capacity buses through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for mass public transportation next year. G...