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  • November 28, 2024
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FG hands over 15 CNG- powered buses to NURTW, others

Federal Government has launched 15 CNG-powered buses as part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Clean Energy Transport Scheme, a strategic initiative designed to ease the burden of fuel subsidy removal which will ensure that Nigerians. The Minister of Transportation, Sen Said Ahmed Alkali, during the handover to National Union of Road…

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  • November 25, 2024
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PCNGI engages Tuface, Basket Mouth, others to promote CNG

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative has enlisted the services of popular Afrobeat artist Tuface Idibia, renowned comedian Basketmouth, lifestyle influencer Ola of Lagos, and Northern musician Rarara to promote and deepen the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by PCNGI’s Vice Chairman, Toyin Subair, the organisation…

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  • November 22, 2024
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Tinubu’s favourable policies targeted at alleviating Nigerians’ problems – NOA

Chinedum Treasure Anambra State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency ( NOA) has said that the present government under President Bola Tinubu has initiated favourable policies geared towards holistic alleviation of the people’s abysmal problems in the country. State Director, NOA, Mr Edozie Ajaegbu at the popular Arroma junction in Awka during the inauguration…

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  • November 19, 2024
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Cross River plans 120MW power generation – Official

The Cross River State Government says it is planning to generate about 120MW from combined sources in a bid to ensure steady and reliable power supply across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Power, Eka Wiliams, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Tuesday. The commissioner listed…

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  • November 16, 2024
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More option for Nigerians as Taiwan launches electric motorcycles in Nigeria

The Chief Missioner of Taiwan in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, has unveiled electric motorbikes He stated that the development will help to support Nigeria in its efforts to achieve a carbon-free environment Liu emphasized that Nigeria’s strive for a pollution-free environment would be aided by the new electric motorcycles Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has…

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  • November 13, 2024
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Safety fears, high costs, insufficient filling stations

From Adanna Nnamani and Sola Ojo, Abuja Despite the soaring cost of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, not many drivers seem to be embracing compressed natural gas (CNG), which is 70 percent cheaper, as an alternative fuel for their vehicles in Nigeria. The Federal Government introduced CNG as a cheaper and…

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  • November 10, 2024
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Rivers State, firm sign agreement to boost eco-friendly public transportation

To sustain eco-friendly and affordable transportation, the Rivers State Government, led by the Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with SIX-EV Ltd. to introduce electric three-wheelers and electric buses. This people-centered project aims to address the transportation needs of Rivers State residents, particularly in light of rising fuel costs, by…

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  • November 7, 2024
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Over $200m Invested In CNG Initiative, PCNGi Says

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced that more than $200 million has been invested in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain. This initiative encompasses the establishment of 140 conversion centres nationwide. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Michael Oluwagbemi, the Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of PCNGi, announced that…

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  • November 4, 2024
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FG plans local manufacturing of electric vehicles

The Federal Government through the National Automotive Design and Development Council has initiated a process to begin the manufacturing and assembling of electric vehicles locally. It is planning a collaborative partnership with a Moroccan firm to begin EV production locally. The NADDC Director-General/CEO, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this information in an exclusive interview with The…

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  • November 1, 2024
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KWASU ventures into commercial electric, CNG vehicle conversions

Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete has ventured into large-scale commercial conversion of petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. The varsity located in Moro local government said it has successfully converted three vehicles into electric and another one into CNG. At a press conference on Friday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shaynkh…

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  • October 29, 2024
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Hefty electric vehicle costs dent Ford profits

The results were the latest in which Ford has seen profits from its conventional internal combustion engine and fleet businesses offset losses in electric vehicles. Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFPSource: AFP Ford reported lower profits Monday and reduced its full-year earnings outlook as hefty one-time electric vehicle (EV) expenses weighed on results. The…

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