President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured the international community that Nigeria is ready to collaborate with other nations to foster a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Speaking on the topic, “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future”, during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Tinubu emphasized the importance of collective action in addressing global environmental challenges.

“No single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone,” the President said. “The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate, and act decisively as one global community.”

According to a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions through actionable programmes aligned with global expectations.

“We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities,” he said. “Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development. My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.”

Highlighting specific initiatives, the President disclosed that Nigeria is advancing the use of Compressed Natural Gas and electric vehicles, harnessing solid minerals for green energy transitions, and implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to boost food security and mitigate environmental impact.

“Our government has introduced the National Clean Cooking Policy to promote clean energy, environmental and health benefits, and socio-economic development across Africa,” Tinubu noted.

He also stressed the importance of addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges, including deforestation, desertification, coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution, which threaten the livelihoods of millions. Tinubu called for international collaboration to mobilize resources, embrace technology, and drive innovation to tackle these issues.

“To promote a Green Economy in Africa, we must focus on integrating sustainable practices in all sectors of our economy,” he said. “These investments are capital-intensive and require international support from partner countries, multinational organisations, and development partners.”

Tinubu proudly highlighted Nigeria’s leadership as the first African nation to fund green projects through Sovereign Green Bonds, with the third issuance underway.

“We urge investors to partner with us in this regard. Our administration remains committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Nigeria,” he said.

The President concluded by emphasizing Nigeria’s potential in advanced agricultural technologies and Artificial Intelligence, reiterating his commitment to a sustainable future built on innovation and collaboration.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Monday in Abuja.

Akinboyewa said the NAF aircraft carried out the operations in Nov. 23 on the strategic location, identified through meticulous intelligence efforts.

He said the location served as a critical food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist commanders and fighters.

He added that intelligence had previously linked terrorists in the location to recent attacks, including the assault on troops in Kareto on Nov. 16.

According to him, the NAF fighter jets, in response, launched a robust air interdiction mission, destroying identified structures used as storage facilities and neutralising terrorists on-site.

“Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements.

“The operation’s success was made possible by extensive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions conducted over several days, confirming the presence of active terrorist structures camouflaged under dense vegetation.

“The destruction of the terrorist enclave, including food storage facilities, severely disrupted their logistical operations, while the neutralisation of a significant number of fighters diminished their capacity to launch future attacks,” he said.

Akinboyewa said the mission had demonstrated the NAF’s unwavering commitment to defending our nation and people, acting singly and supporting surface forces in counterterrorism operations.

He reiterated the NAF’s commitment to sustain robust independent and joint operations until all enemies of Nigeria’s prosperity and wellbeing are brought to justice.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, has handed over illicit drugs worth N117.59 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The Comptroller of the command, Mr James Ojo, disclosed this during the handing over of the drugs to Mr Olusegun Adeyeye, the Commander of NDLEA, Idiroko Special Area Command, in Abeokuta, Ogun, on Friday.

Ojo said the customs handed over the seized cannabis and tramadol tablets to the Idiroko Special Command for further investigation in line with the standard operating procedures and inter-agency collaboration.

He said the illicit drugs were seized  in various strategic locations between January and November 21, 2024, in Ogun State.

He added that the illicit drugs were abandoned at various locations, including the Abeokuta axis, the Agbawo/Igankoto area of Yewa North Local Government Area, and Imeko Afton axis.

Ojo said that the seizure of the cannabis sativa and tramaling tablets, another brand of tramadol, was made possible through credible intelligence and strategic operations of the customs personnel.

“The successful interception of these dangerous substances would not have been possible without the robust collaboration and support from our intelligence units, local informants and sister agencies.

“These landmark operations are testament to the unwavering dedication of the NCS to safeguard the health and well-being of our citizens and uphold the rule of law,” he said.

He said the seizures comprised 403 sacks and 6,504 parcels, weighing 7,217.7 kg and 362 packs of tramaling tablets of 225mg each, with a total Duty Paid Value of N117,587,405,00.

He described the height of illicit drugs smuggling in the recent time as worrisome.

This, he said, underscores the severity of drug trafficking within the borders.

“Between Oct. 13 and Nov. 12 alone, operatives intercepted a total of 1,373 parcels of cannabis sativa, weighing 1,337kg and 362 packs of tramaling tablets of 225mg each,” he said.

Ojo said the seizures had  disrupted the supply chain of illicit drugs, thereby mitigating the risks those substances posed to the youth, families and communities.

He lauded the synergy between its command, security agencies and other stakeholders that led to the remarkable achievements.

Ojo also commended the Comptroller General of NCS for creating an enabling environment for the command to achieve the success.

Responding, Adeyeye, applauded the customs for achieving the feat.

Adeyeye pledged to continue to collaborate with the customs to fight against illicit trade and drug trafficking in the state.