Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate provision of two buses, a 32-seat and an 18-seat vehicle, for Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan to improve the team's transport and operational arrangements. The decision was announced in a statement from the Oyo State Commissioner, with the support linked to the club's continental campaign preparations.

Troops of the 233 Tank Battalion intercepted a vehicle transporting 11 empty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders and a Greco open-loop kit without the required security clearance in Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the interception occurred around 1:00 pm on September 6, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation. The presence of such materials without clearance raises security concerns, as CNG cylinders and open-loop kits could potentially be repurposed for illicit activities. Authorities are likely to investigate the vehicle’s origin, destination, and intended use of the items.

A report indicates that trucks and buses contribute significantly to road transport emissions, accounting for 31 percent and 9 percent, respectively. Despite advancements in clean mobility for these vehicles, fossil fuels still dominate the sector, making up 94 percent of fuel usage.

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.

Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and Chief Executive Officer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has donated at least 34 campaign vehicles to a support group backing President Bola Tinubu in Katsina State, according to ThisDay Live. The donation, reported from Abuja by correspondent Linus Aleke, represents a contribution to political mobilisation efforts for the president's supporters in the northern state ahead of future electoral activities.

South African pharmacy retailer Clicks is switching part of its distribution fleet to electric trucks in a bid to reduce operating costs. According to TimesLIVE, the move to electric vehicles is expected to cut the company's fuel costs by up to R25 million a year. The shift forms part of the retailer's efforts to make its distribution operations more cost-efficient.