President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria’s newly activated carbon market is expected to generate 2.5 to 3 billion dollars annually over the next decade.

Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, he said the government has strengthened climate governance through the National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the National Carbon Registry to improve emissions reporting and verification.

Tinubu highlighted additional initiatives, including climate investment platforms, green bonds, and partnerships for sustainable energy, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 while expanding energy access nationwide.