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Tinubu launches CNG buses in Aso Rock, says commercial vehicles consume 80% Nigeria’s petrol
Tinubu launches CNG buses in Aso Rock, says commercial vehicles consume 80% Nigeria’s petrol
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja inaugurated 30 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses that can switch from petrol to gas.
The Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) donated the locally manufactured buses to the government.
At the inauguration, President Tinubu said utilising natural gas to power the nation’s transportation industry would reduce transportation costs, enhance productivity and save the nation trillions of naira spent on the importation of petrol and diesel.
He said, “If we can enhance our energy competitiveness and bring about transformative changes like this, we will definitely be able to achieve the prosperity we are working hard to accomplish for our people.
“These CNG buses are encouraging and promising to enhance our transportation system.”
He noted that commercial vehicles account for over 80 per cent of the nation’s petro demand, citing examples of several countries that had switched to CNG for their transportation systems and are already reaping the benefits.
“Countries like India have mandated CNG for all commercial vehicles since 2004. In Nigeria, commercial vehicles make up about 80 per cent of our petroleum demand, costing us trillions of naira every month.
“The solution is here. We have it. We will work on it. We promise you, definitely, things will get better. Prosperity will be achieved,” the President said.
President Tinubu commended Innoson Motors, the vehicle manufacturers, for their commitment to his administration’s CNG initiative.
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Chairman of DAPPMAN, Dame Winifred Akpani, expressed the association’s support for the administration’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s transportation system, which she noted would lead to lower transportation costs.
“This batch of hybrid buses, which DAPPMAN is donating to the Federal Government, furthers our support for this administration’s resolve to address Nigeria’s energy challenges.
“We are proud to note that these buses have been designed, manufactured, and delivered by Innoson Motors, a Nigerian company,” Dame Akpani said.
Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, said the CNG buses were the company’s contribution to promote clean energy and affordable transportation for the Nigerian masses.
She expressed excitement about the foundation’s involvement in the project, stating that it aligns with their focus areas of energy and the environment.
“We committed 10 CNG buses to DAPPMAN which is what we have delivered today. We are excited to be part of this initiative. Although it is an NNPC initiative, for us in the foundation, we are really committed to our area of focus which is energy and the environment.”
Arukwe highlighted the significance of the CNG buses to the economy, noting that fueling the buses is more cost-effective compared to conventional fuels.
She emphasized that the use of CNG buses will greatly reduce transportation fares, ultimately benefiting the public and boosting the economy.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the presentation signified a major shift as promised by the Tinubu administration to transition from fossil fuel to renewables, in this case CNG initiative. He said it was in fulfilment of the President’s promise that the country will gradually move from very expensive PMS to CNG that is very cheap and very affordable for most Nigerians.
“What this means is that Nigerians are going to be saving money, the environment is also going to be cleaner because fossil fuels are usually less environmentally friendly.”
This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Tinubu administration to modernize Nigeria’s transportation system, reduce reliance on petrol, and promote the use of cleaner energy sources. The government has rolled out plans to deploy a total of 3,000 CNG buses by March 2024, with a long-term goal of having one million CNG buses on the roads by 2027.
Tinubu launches CNG buses in Aso Rock, says commercial vehicles consume 80% Nigeria’s petrol
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Nigerian deportees from UAE arrive in Abuja airport
Nigerian deportees from UAE arrive in Abuja airport
Nigerian deportees from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in the country, as revealed by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
The deportees, numbering 400, were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday.
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Sharing information about the arrival on X, the aforementioned news platform penned: “Four hundred Nigerians, including 90 females and 310 males, have been deported from the United Arab Emirates back to Nigeria.
“They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other stakeholders.”
Nigerian deportees from UAE arrive in Abuja airport
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Tinubu visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace
Tinubu visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently visited King Charles at Buckingham Palace, aiming to reinforce diplomatic ties and partnerships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
According to presidential aide Segun Dada, the discussions centered on deepening the long-standing relationship between both nations.
This visit marks the second time President Tinubu and King Charles have met, following their initial encounter in November 2023 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, UAE.
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While specific details of their discussions were not disclosed, the ongoing engagement between Nigeria and the UK underscores shared interests in addressing global challenges and fostering economic development.
This high-level interaction reflects the importance both countries place on collaboration in areas such as trade, climate action, and international diplomacy.
Tinubu visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace
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Nigerian man bags 12 years jail for $200K fraud in US
Nigerian man bags 12 years jail for $200K fraud in US
A Nigerian citizen, has been found guilty of aiding in an attempt to defraud a North Dakota law firm through false digital transfers. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota, between November and December of 2020, Christopher Agbaje, along with others, purported to be a business owner in a legal dispute with a Bismarck company, and entered into a fake attorney-client relationship with the firm. After a series of false statements and promises, the firm received a parcel containing a fraudulent Citibank check payable in the amount of $198,850.00, which was deposited in their bank account. At the purported business owner’s request, the firm then sent a $198,336.68 wire transfer to Agbaje’s business partner.
After the transfer, Agbaje directed his partner to initiate a fake $180,000 international transfer to conceal the money’s location, ownership, and control. Upon hearing that law enforcement officers were actively conducting a fraud investigation on the transfer, he reportedly instructed his business partner to “gain leverage”, “press on”, and “claim naivety.”
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Agbaje was originally extradited from the United Kingdom to North Dakota in February 2024, where he faced five different charges. While he was cleared of Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud in May, the suspect was also found guilty of Money Laundering, Aiding and Abetting Wire Fraud, and Aiding and Abetting Mail Fraud.On September 11, Agbaje was sentenced to 142 months in prison, and must pay the firm $188,935.74 in restitution.“This strong sentence shows that international fraudsters cannot hide from justice,” United States Attorney Mac Schneider said. “When North Dakotans are the victims of fraud, our prosecutors and law enforcement partners will work internationally to hold defendants accountable in a federal courtroom in Bismarck or Fargo.”
“Today’s sentencing demonstrates that no fraud scheme is beyond the reach of justice, no matter its complexity or scope,” said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis. “Those who engage in fraudulent schemes will be met with swift and decisive action. The FBI will continue to work with partners across the globe to protect the financial security of the American people from those who seek to exploit it.”
Nigerian man bags 12 years jail for $200K fraud in US
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