{
  "id": 13271576,
  "title": "FG Launches Free CNG Buses in Kano Varsities to Ease Transport Cost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/fg-launches-free-cng-buses-in-kano-varsities-to-ease-transport-cost",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:31:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/10/fg-launches-free-cng-buses-in-kano-varsities-to-ease-transport-cost/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The federal government of Nigeria has introduced free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus services for students at Bayero University Kano (BUK) as part of its clean and affordable mobility program, Project SPROUT. This initiative aims to address the rising transportation costs faced by tertiary institutions in the country. Project SPROUT, a collaboration between the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), FEMADEC Energy, and MD GIF, is being implemented in phases to introduce affordable transportation solutions at universities.\n\nLouisa Afu, representing the Executive Chairman of Pi-CNG & EV, stated that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mandate to transition Nigeria to clean energy following the removal of fuel subsidies. The program focuses on establishing CNG refuelling stations, vehicle conversion centres, and the deployment of buses and tricycles across universities in the country. Afu emphasized that transportation is a significant aspect of students' and staff's daily lives, and the high cost of transportation affects everyone, hence the need for this intervention.\n\nAfu explained that the awareness campaign is intended to educate students about CNG and its importance in Nigeria's shift towards cleaner mobility. Engr. Ovoke Obire, the Project Coordinator of MDGIF-PiCNG projects, highlighted that their role involves supervising the construction of CNG stations and conversion centres nationwide, as well as liaising with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to secure necessary licensing for each facility. Additionally, they conduct CNG awareness sessions for students and lecturers to inform them about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's initiative.",
  "summary": "Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The federal government has launched free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus rides for students of Bayero University (BUK) and others as part of efforts to ease transportation",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal government launches free CNG bus services at Bayero University Kano.",
    "Project SPROUT aims to ease transportation costs for tertiary institutions.",
    "Initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's clean energy mandate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The introduction of free CNG bus services in Kano universities signals a government effort to alleviate transportation costs and promote clean energy, aligning with President Tinubu's mandate to transition Nigeria to cleaner mobility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}