On the streets of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, buses are increasingly sporting prominent "CNG" signs on their rears, while tricycle drivers expertly operate their conversion devices. This quietly unfolding "energy revolution" is reshaping the transportation landscape of this populous African nation at an astonishing pace.
Between May and June 2025 alone, the Nigerian federal government attracted over $791 million in private investment through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), marking a crucial step in the country's transition to clean transportation. Inside the PCNGI secretariat in Abuja, a wall-mounted electronic screen flashes with the latest data: Over the past 12 months, Nigeria has mobilized over $980 million in investment into the CNG ecosystem, covering four key areas: infrastructure, conversion kits, logistics networks, and digital platforms. Of this total, $791 million was invested in May and June 2025 alone, equivalent to 79% of Nigeria's full gasoline subsidy budget for 2024. "This is not just a numerical increase, but a vote of confidence from investors in Nigeria's clean energy future," the head of the PCNGI Secretariat said in an official document recently released. "From commercial fleets in Lagos to tricycles in rural areas, CNG is moving from 'concept' to 'everyday use'."
