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 Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, has sensitized over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness initiative. The sensitization exercise which took place at the National Artisans and Technicians Conference held last week in Lagos brought together a large audience drawn from auto mechanics and technicians from across the...

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration would make available 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for the use of transporters in the state. The Governor, who made this known in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Monday, also said that the Federal Government would make available 20 CNG-enabled buses and 500 conversion kits to the state government during the week. Governor Abiodun disclosed this at a meeting with transport unions...

Press Releases marking a significant milestone Published 13 hours ago on August 20, 2024 The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, today inaugurated the Greenville LNG and CNG Station in Shabu, Lafia, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey towards economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. The commissioning of this state-of-the-art facility is expected to bring numerous benefits to the people of Nasarawa State, including: Crea...

Business also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy Published 15 hours ago on May 13, 2024 In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. The President’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled ve...

After the removal of the wasteful fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the Presidential CNG Initiative in October last year to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate friendly energy. The CNG Initiative was designed to deliver compressed natural gas especially for mass transit. The Federal Government as part of the many intervention programmes to reduce the burden of increase in pump price on the masses, provided N100 billion (part of the N500 billion palliative bud...