Nigeria’s proven natural gas reserves rose from 208.83 trillion cubic feet in 2023 to 215.19 trillion cubic feet as of January 2026, while average daily production rose to about 7.5 billion cubic feet, the Federal Government said.
The Decade of Gas Secretariat disclosed this in Kano during a media engagement programme organised in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG and EV).
The engagement brought together 27 journalists from television, radio, print and digital media to deepen understanding of Nigeria’s gas development agenda and promote informed reporting on the sector.
It was the first formal engagement with journalists in Kano, following similar sessions in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Speaking on milestones recorded under President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Workstream Lead for Infrastructure and Demand at the Decade of Gas Secretariat, Taofeek Balogun, said domestic gas supply had exceeded two billion cubic feet per day.
Balogun highlighted the growth in reserves and production as part of the progress recorded in developing Nigeria’s gas sector.
‘Significant achievements have been recorded under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with proven gas reserves increasing and production rising steadily,’ Balogun said.
He disclosed that $3.5 billion in committed investments has been secured across four major gas projects, with the OB3 Gas Pipeline 100 per cent complete and the AKK Gas Pipeline about 95 per cent complete.
According to him, N671 billion in public infrastructure funding has attracted approximately N1.6 trillion in private investment into the sector.
On clean cooking, Balogun said the LPG Programme, which targets five million households by 2030, has begun, with launches in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States, the distribution of 27,000 LPG cylinders, and ongoing regional sensitisation programmes.
He added that Nigeria is targeting September 24, 2028, for transition to a Willing Buyer, Willing Seller gas market framework to strengthen competitiveness, transparency and commercial sustainability.
In his presentation on CNG and autogas, PI-CNG and EV Chief Operating Officer Tosin Coker said natural gas remains key to reducing transportation costs, improving energy security, and supporting the transition to cleaner mobility.
Coker addressed public concerns on CNG safety, stressing the importance of certified conversion centres, approved equipment, regulatory compliance and proper vehicle maintenance.
He said 670 CNG buses have been deployed nationwide so far, including 285 operating commercially across 13 states, while 302 have been allocated to transport unions, students and government agencies.
‘Hundreds more CNG buses and tricycles are currently on order, further expanding the pipeline of cleaner and more affordable public transport options,’ he said.
Under the National Affordable CNG Transition Programme (NACTP), Coker said participating routes have recorded fare reductions of 15 to 50 per cent, and 127 additional CNG refuelling stations are planned across 31 states, including the FCT.
He identified Kano State as a strategic hub for clean mobility development in Northern Nigeria, leading the Northwest with seven operational CNG refuelling stations, while 17 additional stations are at various stages of completion.
He said the Initiative has deployed 25 additional buses to complement earlier deployments in the state.
During the interactive session, journalists sought clarification on gas accessibility, affordability, safety and infrastructure development.