By Aliyu Umar Aliyu

‎As global climate diplomacy shifts from promises to practical implementation, Niger State can position its emerging carbon market initiative as a vehicle for investment, job creation, and sustainable development. For Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, popularly known as the Farmer Governor, the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye, offers a strategic platform to advance the state’s green economy vision.

‎The conference will bring together governments, investors, climate finance institutions, development partners and environmental experts to discuss practical responses to climate change. For Niger State, however, participation should go beyond showcasing its environmental ambitions. The priority should be to secure credible partnerships, develop investment-ready projects and establish a clear pathway for converting its natural resources into measurable climate and economic benefits.

‎Governor Bago’s vision presents an opportunity to connect climate action with Niger State’s agricultural strength, forest resources, renewable energy potential and waste-management needs. If properly developed, these assets could support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating employment, improving energy access and strengthening rural livelihoods.

‎Niger State’s participation at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024 offered an early opportunity to promote its green economy agenda, including sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and forest conservation. COP31 should build on that engagement by moving from international advocacy towards practical project development and investment mobilisation.

‎From Green Economy Vision to Carbon Market Investment

‎Carbon markets provide a potential mechanism for financing projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions. Under recognised crediting systems, a carbon credit generally represents one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent reduced or removed, subject to the applicable methodology and verification requirements.

‎For Niger State, opportunities could include methane capture at landfills, climate-smart rice cultivation, solar mini-grids and forest restoration. These initiatives could attract investors while supporting the state’s wider development objectives.

‎However, natural resources alone do not guarantee carbon revenue. Projects must demonstrate credible emissions reductions, additionality, appropriate monitoring and independent verification. They must also comply with relevant national regulations and international carbon market requirements.

‎This is particularly important as Niger State seeks to position itself as a pioneer in subnational carbon market development in Nigeria. The ambition to become the country’s first subnational government to open its carbon market to investment and to advance towards international carbon-credit sales could be significant.

‎The proposed Niger State Carbon Market Office could play a central role by coordinating project identification, technical assessments, investor engagement, regulatory compliance and stakeholder participation. Its effectiveness will depend on a clear mandate, adequate expertise, transparent procedures and coordination with the relevant federal authorities.

‎International cooperation could accelerate this process. In correspondence with the Niger State team on a post-feasibility mission action plan, myclimate’s Article 6 Bilateral Cooperation Team said a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) on project development and carbon market activities was undergoing internal legal review, with the intention of finalising it before COP31.

‎The correspondence, signed on behalf of the team by Nsikan-George Emana, Senior Project Manager for Bilateral Cooperation at myclimate, proposed November 12, 2026, for a strategic meeting with the Niger State Government, during which the parties hope to sign the agreement.

‎The proposed engagement offers an opportunity to establish a framework for technical cooperation, project development and potential international market participation. Nevertheless, the MoU remains prospective until formally concluded, and its existence should not be mistaken for evidence that investment has already been secured or carbon credits sold.

‎Niger State should approach the meeting with clearly defined priorities, including project timelines, financing arrangements, responsibilities, community safeguards and measurable implementation targets.

‎Article 6 and the International Opportunity

‎The proposed partnership is particularly relevant to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which provides frameworks for international cooperation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At COP29 in November 2024, countries made significant progress on the rules governing international carbon trading and the UN-supervised carbon crediting mechanism.

‎Under Article 6.2, countries can cooperate through internationally transferred mitigation outcomes, subject to applicable accounting and authorisation requirements. Article 6.4 provides a UN-supervised crediting mechanism, while Article 6.8 addresses non-market approaches.

‎For Niger State, these frameworks could create opportunities to develop projects that attract international finance and contribute to Nigeria’s climate commitments. However, the state must work within Nigeria’s national climate governance arrangements. International transfers under Article 6 cannot be treated as an exclusively state-level transaction where national authorisation and accounting are required.

‎Potential projects should therefore be developed with appropriate technical, legal and financial support.

‎Landfill methane management, for instance, could reduce emissions from decomposing organic waste while improving sanitation. Rice farmers in suitable production areas, including Loguma in Agaie, could be assessed for alternative wetting and drying practices that may reduce methane emissions. Solar mini-grids could expand electricity access, while carefully designed forest restoration projects could support carbon removal and protect ecosystems.

‎Each initiative requires a feasibility assessment to establish its emissions-reduction potential, costs, commercial viability and social and environmental implications. Farmers and host communities must also understand their rights, obligations and expected benefits before participating.

‎The central objective should be to develop a credible pipeline of bankable projects rather than announce projected carbon-credit volumes without adequate technical evidence.

‎Making Climate Finance Work for the People

‎International experience offers Niger State useful lessons. Germany’s energy transition demonstrates the importance of sustained investment and policy support for renewable energy. Morocco’s Noor Ouarzazate solar complex illustrates the potential of large-scale clean energy infrastructure, while China’s solar and electric vehicle industries demonstrate how investment in green technologies can support industrial development. Rwanda’s landscape restoration initiatives also offer lessons on linking environmental protection with community livelihoods.

‎Niger State should adapt these experiences to its own circumstances, particularly its agricultural economy, rural energy needs and environmental challenges.

‎Ultimately, the value of Governor Bago’s carbon market vision will be measured by its impact on people’s lives. Carbon finance should support employment, improve energy access, strengthen agricultural productivity and generate transparent benefits for participating communities.

‎The state should establish clear benefit-sharing arrangements, disclose project revenues and legitimate costs, and provide independent oversight of project performance. It must also guard against exaggerated emissions claims, unclear land rights and agreements that leave communities without a fair share of the benefits.

‎As the proposed November 12 meeting approaches, Niger State’s delegation should arrive in Antalya with well-defined project proposals, feasibility findings, investment requirements and a clear negotiating position. The relevant state institutions, legal experts and technical personnel should work together, involving federal authorities wherever national approval is necessary.

‎The success of COP31 should not be measured by the number of meetings held or agreements announced, but by concrete progress towards financing, implementing and verifying climate projects.

‎Governor Bago’s green economy vision can create new opportunities for Niger State, but credibility will be essential. An MoU is a starting point, not an investment guarantee; a proposed project is not a verified carbon credit, and a credit is not automatically authorised for international transfer.

‎COP31 should therefore bridge Niger State’s carbon market ambition and measurable development at home. By combining credible partnerships, transparent governance and commercially viable projects, the state can strengthen its position in Nigeria’s emerging carbon market landscape while ensuring that climate action delivers tangible benefits for its people.

Aliyu Umar is a Public Affairs analyst and can be reached via aliyuumar721@gmail.com.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to resign if Nigerians fail to experience noticeable improvements within one year of an Atiku Abubakar-led administration.

Amaechi made the commitment during an interview with NewsCentral TV on Friday, while outlining the party’s proposed economic policies ahead of the 2027 general election.

He said his decision to leave government would depend on his performance and whether the administration delivered meaningful changes to the country.

“I’m sure the president knows my character, the presidential candidate (Atiku Abubakar) knows my character, that if I’m not performing, I may likely leave government,” he said.

When asked whether he would step down as vice-president if he failed to deliver, the former Rivers State governor responded, “Of course. I’m not joking.”

Amaechi expressed confidence that an ADC government would gain widespread public approval within its first year, predicting that Nigerians would appreciate Atiku’s leadership.

“But the way the situation is and the way I know Atiku, our first year in office, he will be hailed as a hero,” he said.

“Atiku will be hailed as a hero. Nigerians will regret not voting for him earlier,” he added.

On the economy, Amaechi said the party planned to introduce a production subsidy to reduce petrol prices by making crude oil available to local refiners below international market rates.

He explained that participating refiners would have to pass the benefits of the arrangement to consumers through lower pump prices or purchase crude oil at the prevailing international rate.

“What we’re introducing is what we’ll call a production subsidy.

“If you don’t bring down the price, because the subsidy is aimed at bringing down the price, if you don’t do that, then you don’t get the subsidy.

“You either get the subsidy and bring down the price, or you buy at the international market rate,” he said.

On agriculture, Amaechi promised a review of existing policies, greater support for local farmers and measures to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported food.

“We must review the agricultural policy,” he said.

“We must encourage Nigerian farmers. We will not be importing food.”

He argued that expanding agricultural production would generate employment and wealth while helping to tackle insecurity.

“Agriculture will create wealth, will create employment. Employment will reduce insecurity,” he added.

Amaechi also maintained that the party would continue its political activities despite a recent court judgment affecting its leadership structure.

“We are not stopping,” he said, insisting that the ADC would pursue its legal options while continuing its plans for the 2027 elections.

The party’s leadership crisis followed the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as head of its caretaker leadership after the resignation of former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu. However, Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former deputy national chairman of the party, challenged the transition, arguing that he was constitutionally entitled to succeed Nwosu.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled in Gombe’s favour, declaring the Mark-led caretaker committee illegal and nullifying its decisions, including the process that produced Atiku as the ADC’s presidential candidate for 2027.

The ruling also affected the party’s other nominations for the elections.

The ADC rejected the judgment and announced on Friday that it had filed an appeal alongside an application for a stay of execution. It also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to refrain from taking further action pending the determination of the appeal.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Kebbi State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abubakar Malami, has called for an investigation into alleged attacks and intimidation of members of his campaign team during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Birnin Kebbi.

Malami made the call in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, in which he accused political thugs of attacking the campaign convoy, destroying media equipment and using tear gas around areas occupied by members of the visiting delegation.

He urged authorities to investigate the incidents, including any alleged involvement of government institutions or security agencies.

The ADC candidate also demanded an impartial inquiry into the demolition of the Malami Pressure Group headquarters along Sani Abacha Bypass in Birnin Kebbi.

He argued that the state government’s denial of involvement and its explanation that the demolition arose from a private ownership dispute should not prevent a transparent investigation.

Malami maintained that political differences should not result in intimidation, property destruction or attempts to frustrate opposition activities.

He called on the Kebbi State Government, security agencies and political stakeholders to uphold citizens’ rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, stressing the need for an environment where people can participate in political activities without fear.

The governorship candidate also drew attention to the security and economic challenges facing Kebbi, including banditry, displacement, poverty, food insecurity and disruptions to farming activities.

He urged the government to prioritise the protection of farmers, investment in education and healthcare, efforts to ease economic hardship and the creation of opportunities for young people.

Malami further appealed to ADC supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding, insisting that political participation must be conducted within the confines of the law.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed an appeal against the November 5, 2026 ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja in the party’s leadership dispute involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.

The party also filed an application for a stay of execution of the judgment pending the hearing and determination of the appeal by the Court of Appeal.

In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Media and Strategic Communications of the ADC National Presidential Campaign Council, the party said it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of both the appeal and the stay application.

ADC urged INEC to exercise caution and avoid any action that could affect the case now before the Court of Appeal, noting that the court has not yet ruled on the stay application.

The party stressed that INEC should respect the judicial process and allow the court to hear and determine the matter without interference.

ADC said it would use all lawful means to protect its rights and called on members and supporters to remain calm and resolute.

It added that the court ruling does not mark the end of its political journey and that it will continue its political preparations and 2027 campaign despite the legal challenge.

The party also said it will continue to communicate its message to Nigerians, particularly its plans to reduce the cost of living and improve public welfare, while legally challenging the judgment.

ADC expressed hope for justice and reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law and to protecting the rights of Nigerians to elect leaders of their choice.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in connection with the alleged murder of a military officer, Corporal Benjamin Jige, who was reportedly stabbed to death.

The arrests followed a joint operation involving police operatives and military personnel on November 1, 2026, according to a statement published on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account on Friday.

The statement said the operation was conducted on credible intelligence and led by Captain Useini Ariyo.

During the operation, the team raided New Legit Hotel and arrested four principal suspects identified as Godwin Tanko, 42; Abuchi Simon, 27; Divine Omegle, 32; and Samuel Alonge, 21.

The police disclosed that further investigations identified other suspects allegedly connected to the incident, including a Vikings Confraternity leader known as ‘Bigi Rasta’ and Simon Joshua Junior.

Both suspects reportedly fled the scene and remain at large, while security operatives have intensified efforts to track them down.

The statement added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia for further investigation.

The police said tracking and bush-combing operations were ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the evacuation of 98 out of 300 containers of electricity equipment that had remained trapped at Nigerian ports for periods ranging from 14 to 20 years.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development on Friday in Apapa, Lagos, during the flag-off of the evacuation exercise.

He said the containers held critical power infrastructure, including high-capacity transformers, cables, switchgear and other transmission equipment imported by the Federal Ministry of Power and government agencies such as the Transmission Company of Nigeria and Niger Delta Power Holding Company.

According to Adeniyi, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate clearance of the consignments after the Minister of Power presented the matter at the Federal Electricity Council. The President also directed relevant agencies to resolve outstanding charges and administrative challenges delaying their release.

“In line with that presidential directive, this service has commenced the immediate clearance of more than 200 containers of power equipment. Today, I am here with the Honourable Minister of Power to flag off the release of the first 48 containers from ENL Terminal. Another 50 containers at other terminals in Tincan and other ports will also be released,” Adeniyi said.

He explained that Customs was collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Power, TCN, NDPHC, Nigerian Ports Authority and other stakeholders to complete the exercise.

The agency has introduced measures such as priority processing, dedicated officers for joint examination and the application of approved waivers and charges to facilitate the release of the equipment.

Adeniyi added that technical experts would assess the consignments to determine which items remained serviceable. Equipment suitable for use would be deployed to ongoing and planned projects, including transmission corridors and substations, while obsolete materials would be disposed of in line with existing regulations.

He acknowledged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, for approving waivers on charges imposed on the consignments.

The Customs chief also criticised contractors who imported equipment for government projects but abandoned the materials at the ports without completing the projects.

He described the failure to deliver after receiving public funds as economic sabotage, arguing that such conduct deprives Nigerians of electricity, employment and other benefits expected from the projects.

“We are not talking about only power sector equipment. We are talking about so many other imports that are brought into our country. We hear of donations, we hear of items that are brought in by international organisations, by global agencies,” Adeniyi stated.

He said Customs would work with relevant ministries and oversight agencies to identify other government consignments left uncleared at ports.

“We urge all ministries, departments and agencies with consignments at ports to engage with Nigeria Customs and Border Protection so that no project critical to national development is held back at our ports or at our border stations,” he said.

Earlier, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the equipment was acquired for projects designed to expand Nigeria’s transmission network, ease pressure on overloaded substations and improve the country’s electricity distribution capacity.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that no court ruling can substitute the verdict of Nigerian voters, declaring that he remains on the ballot and will not abandon his campaign.

In a statement issued in Sokoto on Friday, Atiku said the latest court ruling should not be mistaken for the will of Nigerians, warning against attempts to weaken the opposition ahead of the polls.

“No manipulation, conjecture or concoction can erase our place in this contest, silence our campaign or deny Nigerians the right to choose their future,” he said. “We are on the ballot, and the people must be allowed to decide.”

Atiku accused those in power of deploying political pressure, manufactured narratives and courtroom manoeuvres instead of presenting their record to Nigerians. He also alleged attempts to compromise the voters’ register with AI-generated photographs, false names and fictitious identities, saying such actions risked pushing Nigeria towards a one-party state.

He cited the removal of the fuel subsidy without adequate protection for citizens, the steep decline of the naira, rising food prices, closure of factories and small businesses, youth emigration and persistent insecurity as failures of the current government.

“Market stalls stand empty. Feeding your family has become a daily struggle. Fuel prices keep rising, and silent pain fills homes across the country,” Atiku said, urging supporters not to lose hope.

He vowed to resist what he described as efforts to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, calling for a free, fair and credible contest.

“Let me be clear to every Nigerian who has stood with us: I am in this race. I am not going anywhere. We will be on the ballot,” he said. “Bola cannot use the courts to escape the judgment of Nigerians at the ballot box.”

Atiku urged Nigerians to remain calm, united and resolute, saying his campaign’s message on the cost of living would not be silenced.

By Uzair Adam

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a Quick Response Squad of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, alongside operational equipment worth hundreds of millions of naira, to strengthen the fight against drug abuse, thuggery and illicit trafficking in the state.

The Daily Reality reports that the development was announced in a statement issued by Lamara Garba, Secretary of the Task Force’s Media and Publicity Committee, following the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Speaking at the event, Yusuf expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded in the state’s campaign against drug abuse, saying the sustained efforts of the government and its partner agencies were gradually yielding positive results.

“I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the governor declared.

He said the newly established Quick Response Squad would strengthen the operational capacity of the task force by enabling it to respond promptly to reports, incidents and emerging threats associated with substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

Yusuf also described the newly procured equipment as a significant investment in the state’s security and public health, stressing that relevant agencies must be adequately equipped to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse.

The governor emphasised that the fight against substance abuse should go beyond arrests and prosecution, noting that rehabilitation, skills acquisition and reintegration were equally important in addressing the problem.

He said his administration would sustain support for skills acquisition and apprenticeship programmes to enable rehabilitated persons to become economically productive and reduce their chances of returning to drug use and other criminal activities.

Yusuf commended the chairman and members of the Multi-Agency Task Force for their commitment and dedication, saying their achievements within a relatively short period demonstrated the importance of collaboration among government agencies and other stakeholders.

The governor, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismaila Falgore, and other senior government officials, also inspected the newly commissioned facility and operational equipment.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, pledged the task force’s continued commitment to tackling substance abuse and illicit trafficking across Kano State.

Rimin Gado said the Quick Response Squad and the newly acquired equipment would significantly improve the agency’s ability to respond to drug-related challenges and protect communities from the consequences of substance abuse.

He assured the governor that the task force would sustain its operations, stressing that addressing drug abuse required consistency, determination and effective collaboration among relevant agencies.

The chairman also appreciated Yusuf for his political will and continued support, saying the government’s backing had strengthened the task force’s capacity to discharge its responsibilities without fear or favour.

He further described the fight against drug abuse as a collective responsibility involving government institutions, security and regulatory agencies, traditional and religious leaders, parents, communities and educational institutions.

Rimin Gado pledged that the task force would intensify its preventive, enforcement, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes to reduce substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Federal Government has explained that delays in receiving notifications for its N50,000 household relief grant are due to the phased disbursement of payments, assuring Nigerians that the absence of an immediate message does not automatically mean they have been excluded.

The government disclosed this in the frequently asked questions published on the programme’s website, explaining that approved payment providers were contacting beneficiaries in batches.

It said some selected recipients might receive their notifications later as the payment process continued.

However, the government clarified that not everyone would benefit from the current phase of the intervention, as the programme was designed to support a limited number of households at a time.

Nigerians seeking to confirm their eligibility were advised to dial the USSD code of their respective payment providers and follow the instructions to check their status.

Those who have not been selected would receive a notification stating: “You are currently not selected to receive this relief support.”

Five payment providers approved

The N50,000 intervention is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to help vulnerable households cope with rising living costs.

Under the programme, selected beneficiaries receive ₦50,000 each through mobile wallets operated by five approved payment providers: ALAT, MoMo PSB, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.

According to the government, beneficiaries are selected from the National Social Register and verified national identity records. Individuals cannot independently apply or pay to secure a place on the beneficiary list.

It added that selection was based on need, with beneficiaries drawn from the six geopolitical zones, irrespective of religion, ethnicity or political affiliation.

Those selected are notified through text messages from their respective payment providers, with instructions on how to accept the grant.

Recipients must accept the offer through the USSD code provided in the notification before the money is credited to their mobile wallets.

FG warns against grant fraud

The government warned Nigerians against fraudsters demanding money to facilitate inclusion in the programme or accelerate payment.

It stressed that nobody could add an individual to the beneficiary list or speed up the disbursement process in exchange for payment.

The government also clarified that the N50,000 support is a grant, not a loan, and recipients are not required to repay the money.

It said accepting the offer, receiving the funds and responding to official programme messages are entirely free.

Beneficiaries were further cautioned against disclosing their personal identification numbers, one-time passwords or Bank Verification Numbers to anyone claiming to assist with their payments.

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By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Federal Government has attributed recent electricity supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states to gas shortages, maintenance challenges and reduced output from hydropower plants.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, acknowledged the worsening electricity situation, assuring consumers that the government was working with relevant agencies and electricity distribution companies to restore normal supply.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Adeola Adelabu, Tegbe said preliminary assessments indicated that the disruptions were not caused by a major or systemic failure of the national grid.

He explained that maintenance and operational challenges across parts of the electricity value chain, inadequate gas supply to thermal power stations and reduced water inflows into hydropower reservoirs had affected electricity generation.

The minister said the government had engaged the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Nigerian Independent System Operator and electricity distribution companies to address the challenges and accelerate ongoing maintenance.

He acknowledged the difficulties faced by households, businesses and public institutions as a result of the reduced supply.

The latest electricity allocation figures showed that the 11 distribution companies received a combined 2,926 megawatts as of 4:41pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company received the highest allocation of 633MW, representing approximately 21.6 per cent of the total.

Ibadan Disco received 391MW, followed by Port Harcourt Disco with 320MW. Benin Disco got 264MW, Eko Disco 256MW, Enugu Disco 253MW and Ikeja Disco 249MW.

Kano Disco received 173MW, Kaduna Disco 167MW, Jos Disco 146MW, while Yola Disco received the lowest allocation of 74MW.

The figures represent electricity allocated to the distribution companies at the stated time and do not necessarily reflect the actual power delivered to consumers.

FG clears 44 containers of abandoned power equipment

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has facilitated the release of 44 containers of electricity equipment that had been stranded at Apapa ports in Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s power infrastructure.

Tegbe disclosed that more than 300 containers had remained stranded at the ports, with some reportedly abandoned since 2014.

He said the clearance followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive after the last Federal Executive Council meeting, mandating the Ministry of Power to work with the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Ports Authority to resolve outstanding issues.

According to the minister, the first 44 containers have been released, and technical experts will inspect their contents before they are deployed.

He explained that equipment found to be serviceable would be used for ongoing electricity projects, while unusable materials would be disposed of appropriately.

The development follows the recovery of 110 abandoned containers and 216 packages by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company under its Managing Director, Jennifer Adighije.

That recovery reportedly saved more than ₦30 billion and helped unlock approximately 470 megawatts of electricity generation capacity through recovered turbines.

Although the latest clearance is expected to provide additional equipment for power infrastructure projects, the ministry has not disclosed the specific contents or condition of the 44 containers, or when the materials will be deployed.

The Daily Reality