Sanwo-Olu Secures Africa’s Inaugural E1 Series Race Omi Eko Project to Launch 72 Electric Boats Historic E1 Series Championship Lagos State is set to make history by hosting Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship on October 4 and 5, 2025. This major milestone was confirmed by Rodi Basso, the E1 Series Chief Executive … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the IBILE Oil Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to cleaner energy, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. Speaking at the Pilot CNG Vehicle Conversion Training in Yaba, organized by IBILE Oil & Gas Corporation (IOGC), the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, described … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that many Nigerians have stopped complaining about the high cost of petrol because they are no longer solely reliant on generators for electricity. Speaking during his keynote address at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos, Adelabu addressed the theme, “Breaking Barriers in the New … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the free conversion of petrol-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Zaria, Kaduna State. In Ibadan, around 100 commercial vehicles were converted to CNG at three locations: Mobil filling station on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway, Automation Auto Gas in Podo Industrial Village, and … Read more
EU launches €9 million projects to improve Nigeria’s energy sector. Focus on small hydropower and circular economy practices. Aims to boost energy accessibility and sustainability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that continuing its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy sector, the European Union has launched two new projects valued at €9 million. The announcement was made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, on Friday, flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with seven conversion centres across Nigeria. This online media platform gathered that multiple conversion centres would be established by the government across the country in the next two weeks. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Assembly Approves Nominees For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said Lagos State Government was not unaware of the emerging issues surrounding operations of public transportation, disclosing that plans were underway towards strengthening safety and improving transport infrastructure to give commuters new experience. The governor said sustenance of an efficiently run intermodal public … Read more