Nigeria's shift toward cleaner, more affordable energy is gaining ground as over 100,000 vehicles are now powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), according to the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI).
The initiative, launched to accelerate Nigeria's transition to alternative fuels, has also recorded the emergence of over 300 certified CNG conversion centres across the country — a sharp rise from just seven centres at inception. Many of these centres are operated by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), opening up new business opportunities and supporting thousands of jobs.
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In a recent statement, the PCNGI debunked claims that it removed its list of approved centres to hide information, clarifying that its website is currently being updated to include a larger and more inclusive list of new approvals.
One of the biggest milestones so far includes a rollout of 4,000 CNG-powered trucks by the Dangote Group, along with 100 virtual pipeline vehicles and several daughter stations — highlighting growing private sector confidence in the initiative.
Since its inception, the PCNGI says it has attracted over $800 million in investments and contributed to the creation of more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country, helping to position Nigeria as a future hub for gas-powered mobility and green innovation.
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