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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...

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...

The management of NIPCO Gas Ltd has attributed the recent explosion at its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Eyean, Benin City, Edo State, to the activities of unlicensed CNG technicians. The incident, which took place on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., left three people injured. In a statement, NIPCO explained that the explosion occurred when a vehicle, fitted with a faulty CNG cylinder, arrived at the station for refueling. “Unfortunately, the cylinder installed in the vehicle—later iden...

A devastating incident occurred on Thursday morning in Benin City, Edo State, when a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicle exploded at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, along the Benin-Auchi Expressway. The explosion sent shockwaves through the area, causing widespread panic as onlookers and residents fled for safety. Footage of the aftermath, now viral on social media, captures the chaotic scene with debris scattered across the vicinity. Eyewitnesses reported a loud, deafening blast...