The Federal Government, through its Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), is offering Lagos residents the chance to convert their vehicles to CNG for free on Friday, September 13, from 3pm to 6pm, at six designated locations as part of Operation First Come, First Serve.

The first 50 vehicles that pass inspection at each of the six locations will be fitted with free CNG conversion kits, allowing owners to refuel at N230 per SCM of CNG at any NIPCO station, leading to significant savings compared to petrol.

The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, inviting Lagos residents to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to promote cleaner energy, alleviate the financial strain caused by rising fuel prices, and support the transition to more eco-friendly transportation nationwide.

With CNG priced significantly lower than petrol, the conversion offers immediate financial relief for vehicle owners seeking a more affordable and sustainable fuel alternative amidst ongoing fuel price fluctuations.

Selected vehicle CNG conversion centres in Lagos  

Below is a list of authorized vehicle CNG conversion centres in Lagos, along with their respective addresses:

• Femadec

Km 42, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Majek Second Gate Stop, Abiju Ibeju, Lekki, Lagos.

• Portland

No. 1, Ojota Interchange Terminal, Bayo Shodipo, Ojota, Lagos.

• Mezovest

KM 23, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, opposite Kilimanjaro, beside Libmat Motors, by Abraham Adesanya Bus Stop.

• Dana Motors

Dana Motors Ltd Kia Plaza, 117 Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Isolo, Lagos.

• MBH Power

Km 5, Ikotun Road, Itamope, Ikorodu, Lagos.

• Autogig

Plot 144b Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada, Lagos.

In addition to the CNG conversion exercise scheduled for Lagos on Friday, the PCNGI’s “Operation First Come, First Serve” initiative will also conduct conversion exercises in four other cities between Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, September 13, CNG conversions will take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Ibadan, Oyo State, from 3 PM to 6 PM.

The following day, Saturday, September 14, similar exercises will be held in Abuja and Kaduna between 3 PM and 6 PM.

It is important to note that the first 50 cars inspected at the designated CNG conversion centres in these cities will be eligible to receive free CNG kits, provided they pass the conversion process.

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion for emergency repairs of the Eko Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works.

The diversion is expected to start on Monday, September 16, 2024, and last for 8 weeks.

The announcement was made in a statement by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday.

“The repairs will be carried out in four phases, during which the bridge will be intermittently fully or partially closed, depending on the work schedule,” he said.

The commissioner provided alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic congestion.

“Motorists heading to the island from Funsho Williams Avenue can make use of the service lane at Alaka to connect Costain and access Eko Bridge to continue their journeys.

“Alternatively, Motorists heading to the island can access Costain to connect Eko Bridge to Apongbon for their destinations. Motorists can also connect Apongbon inwards Eko Bridge to link Costain to access Funsho Williams Avenue.

“Motorists can also make use of Costain inwards Alaka/Funsho Williams Avenue or alternately go through Apapa Road from Costain and link Oyingbo to access Adekunle to link Third Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.

“In the same vein Motorists heading to Surulere are advised to use Costain to link Breweries inwards Abebe Village to connect Eric Moore/Bode Thomas to get to their destinations,” the statement read.

He assured the public that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officers will be deployed to the rehabilitation areas and along alternative routes to help minimise travel delays and inconvenience.

King Charles III has hosted President Bola Tinubu at the at Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom (UK).

Olusegun Dada, new media aide to the president, posted a photograph of both men exchanging pleasantries in a post on X on Thursday.

The aide said continued diplomatic ties and partnership between Nigeria and the UK were discussed at the meeting.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited His Majesty, King Charles at Buckingham Palace,” he said.

“The significant meeting, highlighting the continued diplomatic ties and partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”