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...

Aimed at promoting the “Switch to CNG” campaign, the new “on-demand” CNG delivery service brings the gas station to you. Tinubu recently commended NIPCO for reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol and making the CNG available to Nigerians. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is partnering with the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) to deploy “mobile CNG refueling units” to supplement existing CNG refueling stations across the country. “Regardle...

CNG-powered Dangote truck fleet, NPF recovers 118 stolen cars, Wike distributes vehicles, Abuja commercial drivers must obtain clearance, news in the past week. Dangote To Have Entire Truck Fleet Powered By CNG By Mid-2026 With New ₦460 Billion Investment Dangote Group has invested over $280 million (₦460 billion) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and other infrastructures to support President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i). According to Arvind Pathak, Group Ma...

Dangote Group invest $280 million (₦460b) in CNG technology, other infrastructures to support Tinubu’s CNG initiative. With this investment, Dangote Cement aim to operate a fleet predominantly powered by CNG by mid-2026. As of October, it has received first batch of 1,500 CNG trucks, to add another 1,600 CNG trucks before the end of the year. Dangote Group has invested over $280 million (₦460 billion) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and other infrastructures to support President...

₦1,000/Litre Of Petrol : Tinubu commends NIPCO for making CNG available to Nigerians at ₦200 Per KG. Lauds NIPCO’s efforts in promoting the “Switch to CNG” campaign, which has been instrumental in boosting public awareness. Tinubu also highlighted the significance of this initiative in reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol. President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) for reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol and making the Compressed...

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, sensitizes over 1,000 auto mechanics on CNG adoption. Exercise is part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of CNG as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria. Conference featured practical demonstrations on the technicalities of converting vehicles from gasoline to CNG. As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Reta...

PCNG-i issues safety warning as illegally modified CNG-powered vehicle explodes while refilling at NIPCO Benin City. Explosion attributed to the vehicle’s cylinder, which it said was welded and modified and not an approved for use for CNG. To ensure safety, PCNG-i urged motorists willing to use CNG to patronize only accredited Conversion Centres across Nigeria. Many people were reportedly injured on Wednesday October 16th 2024 after an illegally modified CNG-powered vehicle suddenly burst into...