Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), in partnership with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has donated two new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the BPP. The move aligns with the “Nigeria First” policy, which mandates that federal agencies prioritize locally made goods and services over imports. The BPP welcomed the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 In a bold move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape, the Dangote Refinery has announced a massive investment of N720 billion in 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute fuel across the country. This strategic investment is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on diesel-powered logistics, potentially
Abuja, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 — The Federal Government has revealed that over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles have been successfully converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within the past year, describing the development as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing shift towards cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives. This disclosure was made as
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed as the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi). The appointment is aimed at strengthening the Federal Government’s strategic response to the post-subsidy era by expanding access to affordable, cleaner, and alternative energy sources for Nigerians. The PCNGi serves as a major pillar
Abuja, June 23, 2025 – Mounting frustration is sweeping across Nigerian cities as motorists continue to endure days-long queues at Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations, casting serious doubts on the government’s much-publicised energy transition programme. From Abuja to Lagos and across parts of the South-West, lengthy queues of vehicles stretch for kilometres outside the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration across key areas in the downstream oil and gas sector, particularly the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative. This resolution emerged during a strategic meeting held
Nigeria’s bold transition to cleaner transportation alternatives has recorded a major milestone, as the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) announced that over 50,000 vehicles have already been converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), with investments in the sector now exceeding $500 million. The Programme Director and Chief Executive of the PCNGI, Michael
Lagos State has commenced a training programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion for 500 polytechnic students from across the South-West region. The month-long training began at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as part of efforts to promote sustainable energy and youth skill development. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation
The House of Representatives has called for the rapid establishment of additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) centres across Nigeria, citing the urgent need to ease the rising cost of transportation and promote the use of cleaner, more affordable energy alternatives. This development comes as part of the legislative chamber’s broader support for the Federal Government’s
