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  • May 22, 2025
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Plateau govt partners NITT to establish CNG conversion centre in Jos

The Plateau State Government has reached an arrangement with the management of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) to establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre and LNG Mega Station in Jos. The State Commissioner of Transport, Hon. Jatau Gyang Davou, who disclosed this while given the scorecard of his ministry, said…

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  • May 13, 2025
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Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania, other countries top leading electric vehicle adoption

As urban populations grow and fuel prices rise, electric vehicles (EVs) offer a cleaner and cost-effective alternative across Africa, with growing popularity due to increased investment, tax incentives, and improved infrastructure Numerous African nations, including Ethiopia, Benin, Kenya, South Africa, and Morocco, are adopting EV policies, such as tax incentives and domestic production incentives,…

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  • May 10, 2025
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CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has pledged to address persistent supply challenges to help Nigerians benefit from affordable fuel alternatives. Amid rising complaints about high transport fares despite wider use of CNG-powered vehicles, PCNGI Coordinator, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, said enforcement of cheaper fares hinges on stable gas supply. He noted that while…

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  • May 4, 2025
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Gas-Powered Taxis Slash Abuja Fare Rates

  Commuters in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, can now enjoy more affordable transport, following the announcement of a 40% fare reduction for taxis powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The initiative is part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), which aims to provide a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to petrol and ease…

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  • May 1, 2025
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Nigeria, South Korea explore partnership on solar, electric vehicle manufacturing 

South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) has proposed a partnership with Nigeria to support solar equipment production and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the country. Vice-President Kashim Shettima welcomed the proposal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by an AEDC delegation led by its Chairman, Mr Yoon Suk-hun, to the Presidential Villa in…

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  • April 25, 2025
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Nigerians still prefer foreign goods, NASENI laments amid local tech breakthroughs

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has raised concern over Nigerians’ continued preference for foreign goods, despite the growing capacity and quality of locally-made products. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, NASENI’s Deputy Director of Engineering, Mr. Joseph Alasoluyi, lamented the lack of patronage…

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  • April 22, 2025
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China’s CATL launches new EV sodium battery

Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a new sodium-ion battery it says will “restructure” the EV industry. Photo: WANG Zhao / AFPSource: AFP Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car….

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