🚁 Heli view: Nigeria’s green economy takes off – at last

The ambition is remarkable. The Nigerian government has announced plans to plant 2 billion trees.

• That’s more trees than the rest of the world together plants in a year.

Tonal change: Showing off a focus on climate, Nigeria sent the largest African delegation to COP28 in December. 

• Its 1,411 delegates were only trumped by missions from Brazil and China. 

New boss: The focus on climate is led by President Bola Tinubu, who was elected a year ago.

• He personally announced the launch of Nigeria’s first 100 electric buses. 

Stark contrast: Nigeria had long lagged other green economies in Africa, failing to invest in cleantech. 

• In the Environment Performance Index (EPI), Nigeria ranked 168 out of 180 countries.

• In sub-Saharan Africa, it was 41st out of 46 countries on environment and sustainability.