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Tinubu Unveils Four Major CNG Projects in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri

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May 29, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled four strategic Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) projects in key cities across Nigeria as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s energy transition and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.

The President announced the initiatives during a virtual commissioning ceremony on Friday, highlighting projects located in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri. The developments include modern CNG refuelling stations, conversion workshops for vehicles, and infrastructure to support the adoption of cleaner and cheaper fuel for public transportation and private users.

“These four CNG projects represent a bold step towards a more sustainable and affordable energy future for Nigerians,” President Tinubu said. “We are moving decisively to harness our abundant natural gas resources to power our economy, create jobs, and provide relief at the pump.”

The projects are expected to boost the deployment of CNG-powered buses and commercial vehicles, particularly in high-traffic cities, while supporting the federal government’s broader agenda to promote autogas and cleaner fuels following the removal of petrol subsidies.

Senior government officials noted that the initiatives align with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s focus on energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic diversification. The CNG projects are also projected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs in construction, technical services, and maintenance.

This latest unveiling comes as the administration continues to push alternative energy solutions to mitigate the impact of high fuel costs and address environmental concerns associated with traditional fossil fuels.

Stakeholders in the transport and energy sectors have welcomed the move, describing it as a practical response to the nation’s energy challenges, though some called for accelerated nationwide rollout and stronger private sector participation to maximise impact.

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BREAKING: ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC scandal

According to Jiti Ogunye, Gbajabiamila’s counsel, the president’s chief of staff appeared at the ICPC headquarters on Monday, where he was questioned over the PFIPC controversy.

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July 20, 2026

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has interrogated Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his role in the emergence of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

According to Jiti Ogunye, Gbajabiamila’s counsel, the president’s chief of staff appeared at the ICPC headquarters on Monday, where he was questioned over the PFIPC controversy.

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NBC Begins Training of Free -To- Air TV Installers

” We are doing it to ensure that they can properly track the NigComsat signal. We found out that installers are very critical to the success of the DSO project because we recently launched the DTH project. We are going DTT. We are going DTH. We are doing mobile App.”

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July 20, 2026

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•50 set-top box installers and technicians in Ibadan

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has commenced nationwide capacity-building exercise to prepare installers for the rollout of the country’s renewed Digital Switchover (DSO) programme.

The Head of the DSO Unit and Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Commission, Mrs. Clementine Usman-Wamba, announced the development during training of more than 50 set-top box installers and technicians in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

According to her, broadcasters would be shut out of analogue broadcasting transmission by 2028, hence the need for the training of installers that are professionals to assist in the process.

She said, “We are actually here in Ibadan to train installers specifically to be part of the Digital Switch Over process.We are doing it in conjunction with Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited, (NigComSat). It is a joint outreach that we are doing here today.”

She said that the installation of Free TV is to enable Nigerians to have access to many channels without subscription, noting that the NBC has embarked on the training of the installers of decoders and dishes nationwide for effective take off of the project.

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Authority blames Jigawa boat capsize on overloading, buried dead victims

The accident happened at about 1pm on Sunday when a canoe carrying between 30 and 40 passengers capsized while crossing the river

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July 20, 2026

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The Jigawa State Government has confirmed the recovery of six bodies following a boat mishap in Malamawar Yan Dutse community, Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

The State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, Auwalu Sankara, confirmed the incident during a visit to the community.

Sankara said that the accident happened at about 1pm on Sunday when a canoe carrying between 30 and 40 passengers capsized while crossing the river.

He attributed the accident to overloading, saying the number of passengers exceeded the canoe’s capacity.

Search and rescue operations are still ongoing to locate the remaining missing passengers, while the recovered victims would be buried in accordance with Islamic rites.