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The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). When deployed for commuter service, the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system. The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja,...

FG moves to ease transportation, releases 64 CNG buses to labour, students unions The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). When deployed for commuter service, the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system. The hando...

The government of President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, presented 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses each to Labour and student leaders at the State House in Abuja. The presentation of the buses is in fulfilment of the promises made by the government during negotiations on the new minimum wage and how to alleviate the suffering of the people. It would be recalled that President Tinubu in July, promised to give 36 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the labour unions in the country. The Presiden...

The Enugu State Government says it is constructing a massive Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station at the Ugwu Onyeama area of the state. The mother station would have the capacity to serve the entire South East zone. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Dr. Obi Ozor, after a meeting of the State Executive Council at the weekend. According to him, construction would begin at the ancillary daughter stations in a few weeks’ time. This is part of measures...

Posted by African Examiner Uncategorized Saturday, September 28th, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government says it has taken steps to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of the efforts to preserve the environment and also make transportation affordable for citizens. It said the state government has equally created the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to oversee and catalyse investment in the energy and mineral sector. These were made known by Secretary to...

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah The Enugu State government is taking steps to introduce Compressed Natural Gas buses to preserve the environment and make transportation affordable for citizens. The state government has equally created the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to oversee and catalyse energy and mineral investment. These were made known by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozor, after a meeting of th...

CNG Buses FG Targets 40% Transport Fare Cut with CNG Expansion The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a plan to increase compressed natural gas infrastructure and cut transportation fares by over 40 per cent. This initiative was formalised during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday, which brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers from Itakpe, Adavi, and Ajaokuta train station units in Kogi...