Ardova-Diadem Energy Acquires 100% of Powergas
By Oluwakemi Kindness Millions of Nigerians who depend on road transportation could gain access to alternative fuel options as the Ardova Plc–Diadem Energy Consortium targets 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations nationwide within 24 months. The plan follows the consortium’s agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Powergas Global Investments Nigeria Limited and Powergas […]
Tinubu Orders 500 More CNG Stations Nationwide
By Sulyman Gobir President Bola Tinubu has directed the rollout of an additional 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to reduce transportation costs following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Tinubu gave the directive on Thursday after meeting with state governors, who he said had […]
Governors Consider CNG Programme to Cut Transport Fares
By Sulyman Gobir State governors are considering a new CNG transport programme aimed at reducing public transport fares and lowering commuting costs for Nigerians. The proposal, known as the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP), was discussed at the third meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja on Wednesday. Kwara State Governor and […]
FG to Train 300 NYSC Members as CNG Technicians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says 300 National Youth Service Corps members will be trained and certified as compressed natural gas technicians and deployed to CNG conversion centres across Nigeria. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Monitoring and Delivery, Dr. Titilope Gbadamosi, disclosed this in Abuja. She spoke at the […]
Customs Clarifies Vehicles Eligible for Duty, VAT Waivers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified the categories of clean-energy vehicles and equipment eligible for Import Duty and Value Added Tax exemptions under the Federal Government’s Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. Under the new guidelines, on friday 100 per cent CNG vehicles, 100 per cent LPG vehicles and pure electric vehicles will […]
Nigeria’s Import Duty Waivers Hit N34tn In 2025 – Customs
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s import duty exemptions have climbed to ₦34 trillion in 2025, with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) attributing the surge largely to government-backed waivers on military hardware and strategic imports. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday during an investigative session with the Senate Committee on Finance, explaining that […]
Nigeria Expands CNG Conversion Centres from 7 to Over 300 — FG
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it has scaled up its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure from just seven to over 300 conversion centres, nationwide. Project Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), Michael Oluwagbemi, stated this during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the CNG […]