FG unveils CNG buses, tricycles, conversion services for universities

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has inaugurated a transport scheme known as “Project CNG-SPROUT” an initiative aimed at promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered transportation in all Nigerian universities. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said this while inaugurating the pilot phase of the projectContinue Reading

CNG-SPROUT Project: P-CNGi to train students on conversion, others

By Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) says it will train students of various Nigerian universities on how to convert and maintain CNG vehicles. Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director/Chief Executive, P-CNGI, who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, said the capacity building would be achieved under theContinue Reading

NNPC Ltd plans PH refinery maintenance shutdown

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) is undergoing a maintenance shutdown. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., said the scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment commences on May 24, 2025. Soneye said the company was workingContinue Reading

Lagos launches CNG training for students

By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government has joined stakeholders in energy, transportation, and education to launch Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training for 500 polytechnic students in the South-West. The event, held in Lagos, was organised by Mofe Foundation in partnership with the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS).Continue Reading

Asset integrity inspection needed to avert hazards in oil, gas sector – Expert

By Emmanuella Anokam Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited, a leading oil and gas servicing company has underscored the need for quality asset integrity inspection services in the industry, to ensure productivity and safety. Mr Shittu Oladapo, Asset Integrity Lead, Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., made this known on Wednesday in an interviewContinue Reading