Over 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG

Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), says over 4,600 tricycles and 100,000 vehicles in Nigeria now use CNG as an alternative or complement fuel. Mr Zayyanu Tambari, the Chief Compliance Officer, PiCNG, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Oil, gas parks near completion, set for 2026 inauguration – NCDMB

By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Dec. 15, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says its Nigerian Oil and Gas Parks Scheme (NOGAPS), established to boost local manufacturing through shared infrastructure and embedded power solutions will be inaugurated in 2026. Dr Abdulmalik Halilu, Director, Corporate Services, NCDMB disclosedContinue Reading

CNG beats fuel on cost, cleaner air – Expert

By Sylvester Thompson Dr Kazeem Abubakar, a material engineering expert and research strategist, says that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) burns cleaner than petrol or diesel, leading to reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Abukakar, also an Assistant Director of Research at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), saidContinue Reading

28 firms secure NUPRC permits to commercialise flare gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued permits to 28 companies under the Nigerian Flare Gas Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a significant step to end routine gas flaring and advance climate commitments. The successful awardees were: Ace Energy Limited, Afagaf Company Limited, AGH Lero, AlminaContinue Reading