The federal government has commissioned a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre in Gundutse, Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking at the commissioning on Monday, Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, the Director General and Chief Executive of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, said the establishment of the centre would enhance CNG conversion and provide training for auto mechanics in the conversion process. He noted that out of 21 CNG conversion centres plann...

Many people who desire to use compressed natural gas in their cars are still wondering how to go about it Some of them still don’t know the locations where they can go to so as to get their cars converted to use CNG This article highlights some of the locations as provided online by the Presidential Initiative on CNG There are many Nigerians who would want to start using CNG as fuel instead of petroleum motor spirit. This is because experts have compressed natural gas, which is cheaper than PM...

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Saturday decried that many people in the North cannot afford a single square meal per day as a result of the lingering insecurity and socio-economic hardship plaguing the region. The groups disclosed this in a one-day community engagement held in Katsina state. The theme of this engagement is: “Imperative of Popular Participation in Tackling Socio Economic Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria Through Community Solutions.” The National Coordinator of the Coa...

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. Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd Olufemi Soneye, in a statement Saturday, explained that the sensitization exercise which took place in Lagos at the National Artisans and Technicians Conference...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited, a subsidiary of NNPC, has trained over 1,000 mechanics on the technical aspects of converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across Nigeria.  This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, through the company’s official X handle.  Soneye explained that the training included practical demonstrations of the vehicle conversion process, equipping the mechanics with hands-on experienc...

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...

October 18, 2024 8:28 PM Oluwagbemi said the incident underscored the importance of the upcoming Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System, a joint effort by Pi-CNG and relevant partners. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG) has tasked motorists and the public to use only accredited CNG conversion centres to ensure their safety. The Programme Director and Chief Executive, Michael Oluwagbemi made the call in a statement on Friday given the CNG explosion on Thursday at NIPCO CNG...

Is CNG a love letter to death? Last Updated October 18, 2024 Since the explosion of a  Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered car in Edo state on Wednesday, October 17, Nigerians have been asking questions about the safety of CNG in Nigeria.  These safety concerns didn’t start yesterday either; they’ve been around since August when President Tinubu launched his CNG initiative to give Nigerians access to a cheaper and cleaner means of transportation.  If there’s anything that sounds like s...

As fuel prices continue to rise, many drivers are looking for ways to cut costs without compromising their vehicle’s performance. In Nigeria, where the increasing cost of petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, or PMS) affects everyone, more people are considering converting their petrol vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).  This shift not only supports personal savings but also aligns with a growing interest in sustainable practices. Here are ten compelling reasons to make the switch to CN...