Powering a Greener Tomorrow: Highlights from The DinSummit on Nigeria’s Sustainable Future
What if Nigeria could cut its carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, and expand clean energy access all at once? That bold vision took center stage at the 2025 Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DINSUMMIT). With the theme “Unlocking Climate Finance for Sustainable Development,” the summit brought together key players from government, industry, and civil society to accelerate Nigeria’s transition away from carbon-intensive energy sources toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
For decades, Nigeria’s infrastructure has relied heavily on diesel and other fossil fuels to power construction, operations, and maintenance, especially in critical facilities like hospitals, schools, and government buildings. This dependency has led to high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, degraded air quality, and increased public health risks. To address this, the government, through the Office of the Vice President launched DINSUMMIT as a strategic response to the environmental and economic challenges posed by fossil fuel reliance.
Reimagining Katsina: A Green Growth Vision for All
In an era defined by the need for sustainable development, Katsina State has taken a bold and strategic step forward. The Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA) is more than just a policy document, it is a transformative vision designed to align environmental resilience with economic growth.
ICT as a Catalyst for Climate Action: Turning Bytes into a Better Planet
TAKEAWAY Technology fuels transformation: ICT is the catalyst behind innovations that are reshaping how we fight climate change across energy, agriculture, waste, and education. Real-time data saves real-world ecosystems: From satellites to sensors, ICT tools give us the intelligence we need to protect forests, track emissions, and predict disasters. Digital solutions are accelerating the green economy: Clean tech startups, green data centres, and digital agriculture are making sustainability profitable and scalable. ICT bridges the global
Understanding Plastic Credit as a Market-Based Scheme Incentive for Plastic Waste Management
KEY TAKEAWAYS Plastic credits transform waste management into a profitable venture by rewarding organizations that collect or recycle plastic waste and enabling producers to offset their footprints through credit purchases. Multiple globally recognized bodies (e.g., Verra’s Plastic Credit Standard, Plastic Bank, PCX, GPP) employ differing verification criteria, leading to a lack of a universally accepted standard. Implementing plastic credit in Nigeria will bridge the financing gap and encourage plastic collection systems that were otherwise not
Embracing Green Technology in Nigeria: Innovations and Ongoing Projects Driving Sustainable Development
KEY TAKEAWAYS Green technology is essential for Nigeria’s sustainable future, helping address energy poverty, environmental degradation, and waste mismanagement while promoting economic resilience. Projects like the Nigeria Electrification Project and Solar Nigeria Program are expanding access to renewable energy in off-grid areas, particularly through solar-powered mini-grids and home systems. Innovative waste management initiatives, such as WeCyclers and waste-to-energy facilities, are transforming how urban communities handle solid waste while generating value and reducing pollution. Sustainable agriculture