Nigeria Reports – Page 3

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April 4, 2026
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Endless flaring: Harnessing Nigeria’s gas sector to lead Africa’s future energy – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Nigeria 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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April 2, 2026
4 minutes Read

Caverton, ExploMar seal EV ferry deal to decongest

Caverton 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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March 31, 2026
2 minutes Read

Ethiopia sends workers on leave amid fuel crisis

The 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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March 29, 2026
2 minutes Read

Tinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric Vehicles

President 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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March 27, 2026
8 minutes Read

Middle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burden

As 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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March 25, 2026
2 minutes Read

Obodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In Bayelsa

By 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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March 23, 2026
5 minutes Read

Nissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate – Tekedia

Nissan 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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March 21, 2026
4 minutes Read

NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE

The 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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March 19, 2026
2 minutes Read

The State House, Abuja

President 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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March 17, 2026
2 minutes Read

Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed

Chairman 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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March 15, 2026
4 minutes Read

Carloha Chery’s iCAUR V23: Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett 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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March 13, 2026
4 minutes Read

Waste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria Lagos

Key stakeholders are set to converge again to brainstorm on practical solutions aimed at improving waste management across Lagos state. The forum is courtesy of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN). It will bring together regulators, operators and environmental experts, to examine policy frameworks, operational bottlenecks and innovative approaches required to…

Endless flaring: Harnessing Nigeria’s gas sector to lead Africa’s future energy – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Caverton, ExploMar seal EV ferry deal to decongest

Ethiopia sends workers on leave amid fuel crisis

Tinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric Vehicles

Middle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burden

Obodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In Bayelsa

Nissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate – Tekedia

NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE

The State House, Abuja

Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed

Carloha Chery’s iCAUR V23: Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE

Waste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria Lagos

Interesting Nigeria Reports

Nigeria adopts new training manual for EV, CNG operations

Gov. Radda approves EV training for 74 Katsina artisans – TheNiche

Disinflation reversal may renew pressure on Nigerian households – Businessday NG

Abba da gwamnatin tarayya sun ƙaddamar da shirin motocin CNG da lantarki a Kano

Dangote Turns Down NNPC Offer To Increase Stake In Refinery

Launch Design, Hybrid Motors Nigeria partner on EV manufacturing plants in Lagos, Abuja