CNG – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:31:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png CNG – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FG Launches Nationwide Rollout of CNG Buses to Federal Universities https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:09:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438626 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially begun the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to federal universities across the country, marking a significant step toward improving transportation within academic institutions while promoting cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader objectives of energy transition, environmental sustainability, and economic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/feed/ 0 Federal Government Secures $791.49 Million CNG Investments in Just Two Months https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-secures-791-49-million-cng-investments-in-just-two-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-secures-791-49-million-cng-investments-in-just-two-months/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:32:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463594 The Federal Government of Nigeria has attracted an impressive $791.49 million in investments aimed at boosting the country’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) industry within just two months. This influx of capital reflects a significant level of investor confidence in Nigeria’s alternative fuel programme and its transition toward cleaner, more affordable energy sources. The CNG investment [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-secures-791-49-million-cng-investments-in-just-two-months/feed/ 0 CNG Investments Reach $980 Million, Presidency Reports https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:32:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464988 The Presidency has announced that investments in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector have reached $980 million, marking a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to promote cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives. This achievement is part of a broader strategy to reduce the country’s dependence on petrol and diesel, while simultaneously addressing environmental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/feed/ 0 Shipping Delays Stall Dangote’s CNG Truck Deployment, 450 Units Delivered https://www.theinfostride.com/shipping-delays-stall-dangotes-cng-truck-deployment-450-units-delivered/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shipping-delays-stall-dangotes-cng-truck-deployment-450-units-delivered/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:43:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465315 The Dangote Group has announced that global shipping disruptions have delayed the arrival of its compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, slowing down its ambitious plan to roll out 3,550 vehicles to support Nigeria’s energy transition and reduce reliance on petrol and diesel. Out of the total order, only 450 trucks have so far arrived in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shipping-delays-stall-dangotes-cng-truck-deployment-450-units-delivered/feed/ 0 500 Polytechnic Students Begin CNG Conversion Training in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/500-polytechnic-students-begin-cng-conversion-training-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/500-polytechnic-students-begin-cng-conversion-training-in-lagos/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=420043 In a significant stride towards promoting sustainable energy and youth empowerment, 500 polytechnic students from across Nigeria’s South-West region have begun a one-month Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training program. The initiative, launched on May 21, 2025, at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, is a collaborative effort between the Lagos State Government, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/500-polytechnic-students-begin-cng-conversion-training-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Dangote Rolls Out 1,000 Out of Planned 4,000 CNG Trucks as IPMAN Rallies Marketers Around Direct Fuel Distribution https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-rolls-out-1000-out-of-planned-4000-cng-trucks-as-ipman-rallies-marketers-around-direct-fuel-distribution/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-rolls-out-1000-out-of-planned-4000-cng-trucks-as-ipman-rallies-marketers-around-direct-fuel-distribution/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:36:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466639 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector by deploying 1,000 of the 4,000 planned compressed natural gas-powered fuel distribution trucks. The deployment is part of its direct-to-market strategy aimed at supplying fuel to marketers, large industries, telecoms firms, and aviation users. Meanwhile, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-rolls-out-1000-out-of-planned-4000-cng-trucks-as-ipman-rallies-marketers-around-direct-fuel-distribution/feed/ 0 Dangote Expands Fuel Distribution Network with New CNG Trucks https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-expands-fuel-distribution-network-with-new-cng-trucks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-expands-fuel-distribution-network-with-new-cng-trucks/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:49:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464703 The Dangote Group has taken delivery of a fresh fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks as part of its drive to expand and modernise fuel distribution across Nigeria. The acquisition is seen as a strategic step to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support the Federal Government’s push towards cleaner energy alternatives. Sources [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-expands-fuel-distribution-network-with-new-cng-trucks/feed/ 0 Fuel Suppliers Reject Dangote’s New Direct Distribution Plan, Citing Threats to Business and Market Access https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-suppliers-reject-dangotes-new-direct-distribution-plan-citing-threats-to-business-and-market-access/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-suppliers-reject-dangotes-new-direct-distribution-plan-citing-threats-to-business-and-market-access/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:40:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462964 A growing chorus of objections has emerged from fuel suppliers across Nigeria following Dangote Refinery’s announcement to roll out a direct fuel distribution strategy. Suppliers warn the move could severely disrupt the downstream supply chain, marginalize existing operators, and hurt competition in fuel marketing and logistics. Dangote’s plan proposes delivering refined petrol and diesel directly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-suppliers-reject-dangotes-new-direct-distribution-plan-citing-threats-to-business-and-market-access/feed/ 0 LASWA collaborates with Pi-CNG to promote adoption of CNG-powered ferries among maritime stakeholders https://www.theinfostride.com/laswa-collaborates-with-pi-cng-to-promote-adoption-of-cng-powered-ferries-among-maritime-stakeholders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/laswa-collaborates-with-pi-cng-to-promote-adoption-of-cng-powered-ferries-among-maritime-stakeholders/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:01:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461880 The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Pi-CNG, an energy and transport solutions provider, to promote the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered ferries as a sustainable alternative to conventional fuel-powered boats. The initiative, which forms part of the state’s broader clean energy transition efforts, aims to reduce carbon [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/laswa-collaborates-with-pi-cng-to-promote-adoption-of-cng-powered-ferries-among-maritime-stakeholders/feed/ 0 Nigerian Celebrities Visit India to Explore CNG Opportunities https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-celebrities-visit-india-to-explore-cng-opportunities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-celebrities-visit-india-to-explore-cng-opportunities/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:25:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395779 A group of prominent Nigerian celebrities has embarked on a visit to India, focusing on exploring the potential of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner and cost-effective alternative fuel. The trip, organized in collaboration with industry stakeholders and environmental advocates, aims to raise awareness about sustainable energy solutions and their applications in Nigeria. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-celebrities-visit-india-to-explore-cng-opportunities/feed/ 0 Dangote Commits $280 Million to CNG Conversion Projects, Boosting Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-commits-280-million-to-cng-conversion-projects-boosting-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-commits-280-million-to-cng-conversion-projects-boosting-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:13:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392312 Nigeria’s energy sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation as Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates, commits a $280 million investment into compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion projects and related infrastructure. This ambitious move aims to accelerate the country’s shift from traditional fuels to cleaner, more sustainable energy options. With a focus [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-commits-280-million-to-cng-conversion-projects-boosting-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/feed/ 0 CNG conversion: FG offers N750,000 subsidy per transporter https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-conversion-fg-offers-n750000-subsidy-per-transporter/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-conversion-fg-offers-n750000-subsidy-per-transporter/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:46:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381783 The Federal Government, on Thursday, met with transporters and stakeholders in the transportation sector in a bid to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas and reduce the use of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. At the meeting in Abuja, it was revealed that it would cost between N1.2m and N1.5m for the kits [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-conversion-fg-offers-n750000-subsidy-per-transporter/feed/ 0 NNPC Rolls Out CNG Installations Across Petrol Stations Nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-rolls-out-cng-installations-across-petrol-stations-nationwide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-rolls-out-cng-installations-across-petrol-stations-nationwide/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 22:47:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378211 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is set to roll out Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery installations across all its filling stations nationwide, announced NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, on Wednesday. Kyari stated that this deployment aligns with a recent presidential directive urging government institutions to procure CNG-powered vehicles, as reported by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-rolls-out-cng-installations-across-petrol-stations-nationwide/feed/ 0 Inadequate CNG Stations Pose Challenge to FG’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Initiative, Say Stakeholders https://www.theinfostride.com/inadequate-cng-stations-pose-challenge-to-fgs-gas-powered-vehicle-initiative-say-stakeholders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inadequate-cng-stations-pose-challenge-to-fgs-gas-powered-vehicle-initiative-say-stakeholders/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370979 Stakeholders in the gas-powered vehicle sector have raised concerns about the challenges posed by inadequate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations, hindering the full implementation of the Federal Government’s initiative to promote the use of gas as a cleaner and more sustainable fuel for vehicles. The Federal Government has been championing the adoption of gas-powered vehicles [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inadequate-cng-stations-pose-challenge-to-fgs-gas-powered-vehicle-initiative-say-stakeholders/feed/ 0 CNG Buses Intervention Expected to Slash Transport Fare by Over 50% – Mohammed Idris https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-buses-intervention-expected-to-slash-transport-fare-by-over-50-mohammed-idris/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-buses-intervention-expected-to-slash-transport-fare-by-over-50-mohammed-idris/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:22:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369140 Mohammed Idris has revealed that the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses is anticipated to reduce transport fares by over 50%. This intervention signifies potential cost savings for commuters and underscores the impact of alternative fuel sources on transportation affordability. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will be provided, including insights [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-buses-intervention-expected-to-slash-transport-fare-by-over-50-mohammed-idris/feed/ 0 Green Power Alliance: CNG Committee Teams Up with UN Agency for Sustainable Energy Initiatives https://www.theinfostride.com/green-power-alliance-cng-committee-teams-up-with-un-agency-for-sustainable-energy-initiatives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/green-power-alliance-cng-committee-teams-up-with-un-agency-for-sustainable-energy-initiatives/#respond Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:39:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362134 The United Nations Sustainable Energy for All has joined forces with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to advance the cause of greener and more sustainable energy in Nigeria, as reported by Michael Oluwagbemi, the Programme Director/Chief Executive of PCNGI. In a statement released on Friday in Lagos, Oluwagbemi emphasized that the workshop held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/green-power-alliance-cng-committee-teams-up-with-un-agency-for-sustainable-energy-initiatives/feed/ 0 Federal Government Teams Up with Portland Gas for Nationwide CNG Conversion Sites in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-teams-up-with-portland-gas-for-nationwide-cng-conversion-sites-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-teams-up-with-portland-gas-for-nationwide-cng-conversion-sites-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:46:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362066 InfoStride News is collaborating with Portland Gas for the construction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion sites in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), during the groundbreaking ceremony at Portland Gas Green Park. Lukman Cardoso represented Farouk at the event [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-teams-up-with-portland-gas-for-nationwide-cng-conversion-sites-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Ogun’s Green Move: CNG Bus Stations Coming to Ibafo, Mowe, and Beyond https://www.theinfostride.com/oguns-green-move-cng-bus-stations-coming-to-ibafo-mowe-and-beyond/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oguns-green-move-cng-bus-stations-coming-to-ibafo-mowe-and-beyond/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:38:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361987 InfoStride News reports that the Ogun State Government has unveiled its initiative to kickstart the construction of bus stations, a crucial component of the upcoming Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit scheme along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway corridor. The Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Dairo Olugbenga, shared this information during a radio program in Abeokuta on Thursday. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oguns-green-move-cng-bus-stations-coming-to-ibafo-mowe-and-beyond/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Finance Minister Declares: CNG Costs Slash Half of Petrol Expenses https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-finance-minister-declares-cng-costs-slash-half-of-petrol-expenses/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-finance-minister-declares-cng-costs-slash-half-of-petrol-expenses/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:02:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360695 During the launch of the Nigerian Banking Sector report by Afrinvest in Lagos on November 14, the country’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, made a significant statement about the cost efficiency of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compared to petrol in Nigeria. Represented by Dr. Armstrong Takang, the Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI), [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-finance-minister-declares-cng-costs-slash-half-of-petrol-expenses/feed/ 0 Government Mandates Nigerians: Convert to CNG at Costs Ranging from N300,000 to N600,000 https://www.theinfostride.com/government-mandates-nigerians-convert-to-cng-at-costs-ranging-from-n300000-to-n600000/ https://www.theinfostride.com/government-mandates-nigerians-convert-to-cng-at-costs-ranging-from-n300000-to-n600000/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:46:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360458 The Federal Government has disclosed that the anticipated cost for Nigerians to convert their petrol vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) falls within the range of N300,000 to N600,000. Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) Steering Committee, shared this information in an interview with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/government-mandates-nigerians-convert-to-cng-at-costs-ranging-from-n300000-to-n600000/feed/ 0 Obada Oko Welcomes Ogun State’s New CNG Gas Station https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:29:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359304 The Government of Ogun State has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refilling station in the Obada Oko area of the state. This significant development was formally announced by the dynamic Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, in a series of tweets shared through his Twitter handle, @dabiodunMFR, on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/feed/ 0 Governor Abiodun to Introduce CNG Mass Transit Buses in Ogun on Monday https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-to-introduce-cng-mass-transit-buses-in-ogun-on-monday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-to-introduce-cng-mass-transit-buses-in-ogun-on-monday/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358772 The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that the state will introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses on Monday, October 30th, as part of measures to ease the impact of subsidy removal on residents. Governor Abiodun made this declaration during the 2023 “Odun Omo Owu” celebration, themed “A New Dawn,” at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-to-introduce-cng-mass-transit-buses-in-ogun-on-monday/feed/ 0 The government’s introduction of CNG buses will cut CNG costs to just N230 per kg https://www.theinfostride.com/the-governments-introduction-of-cng-buses-will-cut-cng-costs-to-just-n230-per-kg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-governments-introduction-of-cng-buses-will-cut-cng-costs-to-just-n230-per-kg/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:15:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358754 The Federal Government has made significant strides in its efforts to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, aiming to reduce the cost of CNG to N230 per kilogram. This development was announced by Toyin Subaru, the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, during a stakeholder meeting held at the Bank [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-governments-introduction-of-cng-buses-will-cut-cng-costs-to-just-n230-per-kg/feed/ 0 Military intervention in Niger may result to mass killings – CNG https://www.theinfostride.com/military-intervention-in-niger-may-result-to-mass-killings-cng/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-intervention-in-niger-may-result-to-mass-killings-cng/#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:58:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352242 There will be widespread deaths if military action is taken in the Republic of Niger, according to the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG). Infostride News says that on Friday, President Bola Tinubu informed the National Assembly of the intended military action against the junta that just seized control in Niger by the Economic Community of [...]

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