Experts have criticized the Federal Government's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy, initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in late 2023, for failing to effectively reduce the high cost of transport fares in Nigeria. The policy was part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) aimed at rolling out subsidies, but experts argue it does not adequately address the underlying issues affecting transportation costs.

Concerns that compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders could explode are hindering the adoption of the fuel in Nigeria, according to the chief executive of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG/EV). The official highlighted these safety fears as a key barrier to wider uptake of CNG, which the government has promoted as an alternative to petrol.

Commercial vehicle operators in Nigeria using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) say they have achieved significant fuel cost savings, with some reporting spending more than 75 per cent less than petrol users, according to Leadership. However, drivers told the newspaper that the scarcity of CNG dispensing stations and long queues at available outlets continue to hamper wider adoption of the fuel alternative, despite its clear economic advantages for commercial transport operators in Lagos.

Growing numbers of motorists in Tanzania are switching to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise, according to the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). The shift, reported from Geita, is being driven by lower CNG pump prices and better mileage. Commercial tricycle (bajaji) operators, private car owners and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) fleets are among those adopting the alternative fuel as conventional fuel costs climb.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has requested that Hasetins Commodities Limited maintain adequate safety measures during the construction of a $400 million rare earth processing plant in Nasarawa State. This project is currently underway and emphasizes the importance of safety protocols at the construction site.

Lafarge Africa has officially changed its name to HBM Nigeria Plc, as stated in a regulatory filing. This rebranding aligns with the company's long-term objectives and its commitment to improving service for stakeholders.