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Lagos State: Intending Africa’s Climate Capital
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ambition to position the state as the climate capital of Africa, pledging to transform its coastal and environmental challenges into opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability.
This commitment was reiterated as the state prepares to host the 11th Lagos State International Climate Change Summit, a flagship event that shows Lagos’ leadership in climate action and urban resilience across the continent.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Eko Atlantic Corporate Office, Victoria Island, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the state is making strategic investments in coastal defences, flood control, renewable energy, and circular economy models that could serve as blueprints for other African cities.
“Through the Lagos International Climate Change Summit, we are sending a clear message to the world: Africa is not waiting to be rescued. We are ready to lead,” Wahab declared.
He described Lagos as a living symbol of resilience, creativity, and innovation, adding that the government remains committed to fostering a future where the environment, economy, and people coexist sustainably.
Wahab also noted that Lagos, as one of the world’s most dynamic coastal megacities, has been at the forefront of climate adaptation and environmental innovation. He highlighted the establishment of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, as one of the tangible outcomes of earlier summits, aimed at advancing urban greening and promoting ecological balance.
According to him, this year’s summit will also spotlight the Lagos Climate Resilience Policy, a pioneering document that sets out comprehensive strategies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
“Lagos remains the only state in Nigeria with a Climate Policy,” he said.
The Commissioner also explained that the 2025 Summit would go beyond discussions, serving as a strategic platform for actionable climate solutions, bringing together sub-national governments, development partners, investors, scientists, and innovators to design real, bankable climate projects.
He disclosed that over 1,200 delegates, including global CEOs, financiers, youth innovators, researchers, and heads of international agencies, are expected to participate under the theme: “Financing the Future of Resilience in Africa.”
Wahab expressed appreciation to the summit’s partners, particularly Eko Atlantic for its role in promoting sustainable urban development, and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for its continued leadership in the blue economy and maritime safety.
Also speaking, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, represented by the agency’s Deputy Director, Mr Tuti Hebron, commended the Lagos State Government’s proactive environmental initiatives. He disclosed that NIMASA has developed a National Policy on Blue Economy, which will provide a robust legal and operational framework for sustainable marine resource management.
He urged other states to emulate Lagos by investing in coastal tourism and marine innovation, citing the recent E1 Electric Boat Race as an example of Lagos’ growing in sustainable maritime activities.
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Breaking: Nigerian Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, FG Faces Fresh Salary Pressure
The Federal Workers Forum, FWF, has demanded an immediate increase in the federal minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000, noting that the current salary structure can no longer sustain civil servants amid Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
The Forum made the demand in a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, with the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Justice of Nigeria and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation listed among the recipients.
The workers also proposed a new salary structure that would place the highest-paid Level 17 officer on a monthly salary of N1.5 million, while Level 1 Step 1 workers would earn N300,000.
“We call for justice and immediate wage review now, adjust the federal minimum wage to N300,000 and a maximum wage of N1.5m for the Level 17 officers,” the Forum said.
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The FWF argued that the Federal Government had not fully implemented the 2024 minimum wage agreement, claiming that federal workers had yet to receive the full consequential adjustment and associated allowances.
“It will surprise you to hear that the Federal Government has not fully implemented the new national minimum wage since July 2024. We have been in the battle for full consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage,” it said.
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in August 2026, demanded an upward review of the minimum wage to N500,000.
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s government increased the minimum wage to N70,000 per month from N30,000.
However, the cost of living for many Nigerians has tripled between 2024 and 2026.
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The Federal Government has said Nigeria will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that the country backed a failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the claims circulating on social media are baseless and misleading.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional rule and political stability in West Africa and would not support any attempt to remove a government through unconstitutional means.
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“Nigeria will never support illegality or unconstitutional change of government anywhere, no matter who is involved or which country is concerned,” he said.
The minister also rejected claims that Nigeria, through its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), supported or endorsed the military takeover in Niger.
He said the Federal Government had already stated its position on the situation in Niger in an earlier statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, 2026.
According to him, Nigeria remains deeply concerned about developments in Niger and wants the country to return peacefully to stability and constitutional order.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger made peace and stability in the neighbouring country particularly important.
“Nigerians at home and abroad should disregard the videos and narratives circulating online, they are intended to create confusion and tarnish Nigeria’s image,” the statement said.
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