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adminisThe Federal Government has reassured Nigerians on the safety of compressed natural gas (CNG) following an explosion that destroyed vehicles at a motor park in Kaduna. The reassurance came from the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), which said the incident was under investigation and urged the public…
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adminisNigeria loses an estimated $2.5 billion annually by flaring over 300 billion standard cubic feet of it’s gas, wasting resources that could power millions of homes. Analysts said if the gas being flared is properly harnessed, the country could lead Africa’s energy future; BENJAMIN UMUTEME reports. Accountability Lab Nigeria, in 2025, launched a policy…
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adminisCaverton Marine, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group, has sealed a major deal with ExploMar to accelerate the shift to electric-powered marine transport across Sub-Saharan Africa. The move is designed to redefine mobility in coastal cities like Lagos. The agreement, formalised on March 29, 2026, at the Shanghai Boat Show, includes confirmed orders…
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adminisThe Ethiopian government has directed all public institutions to send non-essential employees on annual leave in an effort to cushion the impact of a fuel shortage disrupting transportation across the country. The war in Iran has worsened the fuel crisis in the East African nation, with long queues sometimes involving hundreds of trucks, buses,…
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adminisPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas ,PiCNG, to include electric vehicles ,EVs. With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles ,PiCNG & EV. The expanded mandate positions PiCNG & EV to lead and…
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adminisAs global tensions continue to reverberate across economies courtesy of the ongoing war between Israel/United States and Iran, Nigeria’s commuters are, once again, at the mercy of forces far beyond its borders, BENJAMIN ALADE reports. The rising cost of transportation across Nigeria has taken a sharp turn for the worse in recent weeks, with…
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adminisBy Blessing Otobong-Gabriel Obodofie Integrated Service Limited, an indigenous oil and gas company, has secured a License to Establish (LTE) for a 25 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. High Chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael, Director Procurement and Communications,…
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adminisNissan Motor is preparing to introduce a new hybrid system to the U.S. market that departs sharply from conventional designs, CNBC reports. The move positions the automaker as a middle ground between gasoline vehicles and full electric cars at a time when consumer demand is shifting more cautiously than expected. The system, branded “e-Power,”…
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adminisThe Nigeria Auto Journalists Association has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps toward stabilising Nigeria’s fuel market by guaranteeing the direct supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery, as global tensions continue to unsettle energy prices. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association warned that…
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adminisPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, on his birthday, highlighting his contributions to public service, youth mobilisation and good governance. The President commends Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), for his commitment to driving one of the administration’s most…
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adminisChairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Pi-CNG, Ismaeel Ahmed, says the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, does not go out of its ways looking for people to join the party. Ahmed made this statement on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on…
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adminisBennett Oghifo As the global automotive industry accelerates toward electrification, a new generation of vehicles is emerging – combining advanced technology, bold design, and uncompromising safety. One of the most exciting entrants in this space is the iCAUR V23, a fully electric, retro-styled off-road SUV developed by Chery, which has recently achieved a prestigious…
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