The Federal Government on Thursday flagged off the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas-powered (CNG) buses to Nigerian universities. The government began with the University of Abuja as part of efforts to cushion high transportation costs and promote cleaner energy use on campuses. The project, tagged ‘CNG-Sprout’, is the first phase of the ‘Project CNG Special Palliative Relief for Universities Transportation’ …

The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) is grappling with a crisis over the distribution formula of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to higher institutions nationwide. A faction of the students’ body is accusing its national president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, and the Students’ Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye Afeez, of being selective in the distribution formula. The …

President Bola Tinubu has launched 30 hybrid-powered Compressed Natural Gas buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria at the State House in Abuja. Speaking during the inauguration of the CNG buses on Monday, Tinubu emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to utilise its vast natural gas resources in the transportation sector. The President stated that CNG …

The Bola Tinubu administration marked a significant milestone with the handover of converted buses to the State House, symbolising Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable, and economically sound future. In a momentous event, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses were delivered with a clear message: Nigeria is at the forefront of a global energy revolution. According to a …

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun has said that Nigerians will pay less for transportation with the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses. During a town hall meeting with the management and staff of the Ministry in Abuja, the minister sought the cooperation and support of the staff to enable him to deliver on …