FG launches distribution of 2,000 CNG tricycles, California transport secretary rides in Lagos Blue Line, LASG seizes number plates of illegally parked cars, news in the past week. FG Officially Launches Distribution Of 2,000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Empower Youth The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) and the Federal Ministry of Youth has officially launched the distribution of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered tricycles as part of efforts to empower the youth and to reduce transportation...

The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) launches distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to empower Nigerian youth. The distribution of CNG-powered tricycles kicked off on Tuesday October 1st 2024 at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja. Initiative is part of efforts by the FG to empower the youth and to reduce transportation costs for Nigerians. FG confirm that plans are in place to expand the distribution of CNG-powered tricycles to other states in the country. The Presidential CNG Initiative (...

CFAO Equipment Nigeria unveils eco-friendly CNG-powered King Long Bus amid rising cost of petrol and diesel in the country. 7-meter King Long CNG bus is aimed at reducing the financial strain on transporters and commuters. It is equipped with four 80-litre CNG cylinders, which ensures ample fuel capacity and reducing the need for frequent refills. Suitable for city and inter-city travel, the bus comes with a warranty of 12 months or 100,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. In response to the r...

Five-day training program for automotive technicians on converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti. During the program, 3 petrol-powered vehicles, including a Toyota Prado, was successfully converted to use the cheaper fuel. A five-day training program for automotive technicians on how to convert petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti on Friday September 20, 2024. During the program, three petrol-powered vehicles, i...

Here are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), from cost to conversion procedures. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has shared more insights about the CNG aimed at encouraging more Nigerians to go for the cheaper and eco-friendly alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and and diesel. Below are answers to 12 Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). 1. What is CNG? CNG is compressed natural gas, p...

Innoson’s first electric car, FRSC impounds 189 vehicles, warns drivers to “avoid night trips”, Ogun State releases 100 CNG buses, news in the past week. Innoson Shows Off Its First Electric Car, Says First Batch Are Now Currently Sold Out Cornel Osigwe, the Head, Corporate Communications and Affairs at Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing has shown off the automaker’s first-ever all-electric vehicle ahead of official launch by the indigenous company. In an unedited video posted by Cornel on hi...

Tired of rising cost of petrol, scarcity? Here is the list of accredited CNG conversion centres across Nigeria. FG plans to convert 10 million vehicles powered by petrol to run on eco-friendly CNG in the next 36 months. The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), led by Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, has released the list of accredited Conversion Centres across Nigeria where motorists can convert their petrol-powered vehicles to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Compared to the scarcity-prone and mor...

The Ogun State Government set to release 100 CNG Buses to transporters to cushion the effects of transportation. Gov Abiodun also said that the FG would make available 20 CNG buses, 500 conversion kits to the state government. Said there was no need for transporters to increase transport fares by over 1000% when the price of PMS was just increased by 30%. The Ogun State government has announced that One Hundred (100) brand new Compressed Natural Gas-powered 18-seater Toyota Hiace buses will be m...

Indigenous automaker, Lanre Shittu Motors, introduces Nigeria-assembled full Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses. It said 100 units of the LSM-branded CNG-powered buses in two specifications would be introduced into Nigerian market. These includes 31-seater for intra-airport shuttle and a 54-seater Mass Transit City bus that can travel 450-500 km before recharge. The company said LSM-branded CNG bus would give 70% reduction in operation costs, unlike petrol-diesel powered variants. LSM said it...

Tinubu commissions IVM CNG buses, hoodlums attack BRT bus, LASDRI commences CBT for drivers’ recertification, LASG seizes alcoholic drinks from garages, news in the past week. Tinubu Commissions Thirty 100-passenger Innoson CNG-powered Hybrid Buses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday commissioned thirty (30) Innoson-branded Hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses at the State House, Abuja, to cushion the effects of transportation on Nigerians. Twenty of the buses were donated by De...