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  • March 23, 2025
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Abuja Launches First Sustainable EV Charging Station • Okay.ng

In a move signaling a definitive shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has officially commissioned an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in Abuja. This landmark project, launched in partnership with the Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), aims to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation,…

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  • March 17, 2025
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Kaduna government launches electric tricycles, motorcycles for workers

The Kaduna state government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) initiative to provide workers with affordable and sustainable transportation. The program, which includes a tricycle and electric motorcycle loan scheme, was inaugurated at Murtala Square by the state’s deputy governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani at the event. The initiative…

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  • March 14, 2025
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Nigeria’s energy security takes centre stage at NOG Energy Week

As Nigeria charts its course toward a sustainable energy future, the 2024 NOG Energy Week played a vital role in shaping discussions across government and private sectors by showcasing the available opportunities and driving investment to meet growing energy demand.  With the 2025 theme, “Accelerating Energy Progress Through Investment, Global Partnerships & Innovation,” industry…

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  • March 11, 2025
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Nigeria to Launch Mass EV Transport in North-East

The Nigerian Government has announced plans to commence mass electric vehicle (EV) transportation in the North-East, following the approval of contracts worth N151.9 billion by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).  The contracts include the supply of electric buses and tricycles, alongside the development of charging infrastructure. The initiative, funded by the North East Development…

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  • March 5, 2025
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Desist from charging commuters high fares, P-CNGI warns transport unions – NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

10 total views today By Emmauella Anokam The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) says it is intensifying its monitoring efforts to ensure strict adherence to the approved affordable fare structures by transport operators. Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director/Chief Executive, P-CNGI, made this known while reacting to reports alleging non-compliance with agreed fare structures…

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  • March 2, 2025
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Kia EV4, PV5, Concept EV2 Make Debuts at 2025 Kia EV Day – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett  Oghifo Kia Corporation has unveiled the EV4, PV5 and Concept EV2 at the brand’s 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. The three new models represent the latest phase of Kia’s bold electrification strategy and illustrate the brand’s determination to re-energize the global EV market. All three models presented at the 2025 Kia EV Day…

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  • February 27, 2025
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Ekpo reiterates FG’s plan to complete AKK gas pipeline project in 2025 

The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s pledge to complete the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project in 2025. Ekpo pledged on Tuesday at the ongoing Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja. He noted that the AKK pipeline project when completed will enhance gas supplies for residential, industrial, and…

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  • February 24, 2025
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GSA to Shut Down Federal EV Chargers in A Fresh Blow to EV Adoption, Tesla and Musk’s Fortune – Tekedia

The General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency responsible for managing government-owned buildings and vehicle contracts, is set to shut down all its electric vehicle (EV) chargers nationwide, calling them “not mission critical.” According to The Verge, the agency is also moving to offload thousands of newly purchased EVs, effectively dismantling the Biden administration’s…

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  • February 21, 2025
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Delta Signs MoU With NIPCO For CNG Conversion

From Owen Akenzua, Asaba  Delta State government and NIPCO Gas Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, conversion centre for vehicles.  The brief ceremony took place in Asaba Thursday with the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu,  Commissioner for Transport, Mr…

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  • February 18, 2025
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NNPCL Takes 15% Equity Stake in Starzs Gas’ CNG Mother Station in Delta – Champion Newspapers LTD

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) has agreed to take a 15-per cent equity shareholding in Starzs Gas Limited’s 2 million standard cubic feet per day (2mmscf/d) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Iwhrekan, Ugheli South Local Government Area of Delta State.   As…

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