Tinubu: Nigeria To Unlock $30bn In Climate Change Financing Annually

Tinubu: Nigeria to unlock $30bn in climate change financing annually. President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has launched a Climate and Green Industrialisation Investment Playbook aimed at unlocking between $25 billion and $30 billion annually in climate finance.

Tinubu spoke on Tuesday at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The president said the initiative reflects Nigeria’s resolve to move beyond climate ambitions to concrete delivery, while aligning climate action with energy access, economic growth, job creation and social inclusion.

“The connections between climate and the global economy, health and energy systems, as well as food security must now shape the way we govern and cooperate,” Tinubu said.

“At this defining moment in history, Nigeria stands with the global community in moving beyond ambition and towards delivery.”

He said Nigeria considers climate action a development opportunity rather than a burden, noting that fair climate action requires predictable financing, accessible technology and strong capacity-building support for developing countries.

Tinubu said Nigeria has taken key regulatory steps to strengthen climate governance, including the adoption of the National Carbon Market Activation Policy (NCMAP) and the launch of the National Carbon Registry to improve measurement, reporting and verification systems, as well as investor safeguards.

He said the Electricity Act 2023 has laid the foundation for decentralised and inclusive energy delivery, enabling sustainable power supply to rural communities, off-grid health facilities, schools, markets and underserved populations.

The president said Nigeria is also seeking partnerships to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise energy efficiency, while promoting technology transfer, innovation and knowledge exchange.

“The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has launched a $500 million Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, while the World Bank is implementing the 750 million dollars DARES programme, which will expand clean electricity access to over 17.5 million people,” he said.

“We are deepening access to green finance. Our Climate Investment Platform targets $500 million for climate-resilient infrastructure, while our National Climate Change Fund aims for a $2 billion capitalisation.

“The 50 billion naira Sovereign Green Bond issued in 2025 attracted 91 billion naira in subscriptions, while the Lagos State Green Bond was oversubscribed by 97.7%.”

Tinubu In Abu Dhabi

Tinubu said Nigeria’s energy transition plan (ETP) integrates energy access, climate mitigation, industrial growth and social development, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.

He added that pilot electric mobility projects and national energy efficiency programmes are helping to reduce emissions, lower costs and stimulate green industrial development.

The president also said Nigeria is prioritising critical minerals for the clean energy transition, highlighting the country’s lithium reserves as having strong potential for battery production and energy storage.

“I take this opportunity to invite partnerships that ensure not just extraction of minerals, but local processing and value-addition, thus creating jobs and strengthening industrial capacity at home,” Tinubu said.

“Nigeria is ready for business. This has been demonstrated by the various reforms we have continued to pursue and in their tangible outcomes being reflected in the economy.”

NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stormy Rain Weather From Monday

NiMet forecasts 3-day stormy rain weather from Monday. The agency anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged isolated thunderstorms on Monday, with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba states during the morning hours in the northern region.

It envisaged isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi, Southern Borno and Taraba states later in the day.

It stated, “For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected over the region.

There are prospects of thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Nasarawa states during the morning hours. Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening period.’’

According to NiMet, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the southern region.

It predicted prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours.
The agency anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere on Monday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of Isolated thunderstorms.

It stated, “With light rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa during the morning period. Later in the afternoon and evening period, isolated thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Kaduna. Kano, Gombe, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara and Taraba.’’

NiMet forecast cloudy atmosphere and intervals of sunshine over central region with chances of isolated thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue and Niger states during morning hours.

According to the agency, an isolated thunderstorm with moderate rain is anticipated over most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet envisaged the cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with prospects of thunderstorms, and moderate rains‎ over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Bayelsa, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during morning hours.

It anticipated isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain over most parts of the region and flash floods over parts of Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states later in the day.
According to it, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms on Wednesday.

It predicted light rains over parts of Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states during the‎ morning period.

‎NiMet said, “During the afternoon and evening period, isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over most parts of the region.

NiMet Predicts

For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over this region with prospects of thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa states during the morning hours. Later in the afternoon and evening hours, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over most parts of the region.’’

According to NiMet, cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of light rains over parts of Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours.
‎The agency anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of this region later in the day.

It urged the states with the possibility of flash floods to activate emergency response plans immediately and the public to drive under rain with caution.

It added, “To avoid leaching nutrients, farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains, ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.’’

NiMet advised the residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet by visiting its website.(www.nimet.gov.ng)

Imo Governor Uzodimma Inaugurates Flood Emergency Committees

Imo Governor Uzodimma inaugurates flood emergency committees. The LEMCs is made up of a five-member committee from each of the 27 LGAs.

Governor Hope Uzodimma on Thursday inaugurated a 135-member Local Emergency Management Committees to enhance flood disaster preparedness and response in Imo.

The LEMCs is made up of a five-member committee from each of the 27 LGAs.
Declaring open a two-day training workshop for them in Owerri, Mr Uzodimma restated his administration’s continued commitment to emergency disaster management in Imo.

Mr Uzodimma, who was represented by the secretary to the state government, Cosmas Iwu said the structure had been there at the state level.

“What we are doing today is to replicate them at the local government levels where disasters usually occur. We don’t have to wait for disasters to occur before taking action as the committees will prevent disaster by monitoring environmental indices for necessary proactive measures,” he said.

In a speech, the South-East zonal director of NEMA, Wilson Brandon, lauded Imo for being the first state in  the South-East and South-South to establish LEMC.

Mr Brandon explained that the NEMA Establishment Act stipulated the establishment of the LEMC across the country. He underscored the importance of the committees, urging stakeholders to leverage on their existence to mitigate disasters at the local government levels.

Uzodimma

The chairman of Oru West LGA, Ikenna Adikibe, commended Uzodimma for his visionary leadership and consistent commitment to the safety and well-being of Imo residents.

Mr Adikibe said the inauguration and training of LEMCs demonstrated Uzodimma’s proactive governance, “one that places human lives, community resilience and disaster preparedness at the centre of development”.

He assured the governor of the local government chairmen’s support towards achieving the goals of the programme.

“The training will undoubtedly equip them with knowledge, tools and strategies, required for effective disaster prevention, mitigation and response,” he added.