THREE DE-AD, FOUR COACHES AFFECTED AS WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILS. (PHOTOS).

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 Three de-ad, four coaches affected as Warri-Itakpe train derails The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the d3ath of three persons following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State. The Corporation added that four coaches left the rail track during the incident which occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the emergency response team and other relevant authorities are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance. “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State,” the statement read. “Rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated. All passengers on board have now been accounted for. “Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time. Opeifa, while stating that relevant authorities will continue to assess the full circums...

FG PLANS N500 BILLION GREEN BOND ISSUANCE TO FINANCE CLIMATE PROJECTS IN 2026.(PHOTO).


 FG Plans N500 Billion Green Bond Issuance To Finance Climate Projects In 2026


The Federal Government plans to raise up to N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026 as part of efforts to secure alternative financing for climate-related and environmental projects.


This was disclosed by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Tuesday, according to a Bloomberg report.


The proposed issuance underscores Nigeria’s increasing use of climate-linked debt instruments to diversify funding sources beyond oil revenues and conventional borrowing.


What the FG is saying


Lawal stated that proceeds from the green bond sale would be allocated to projects aimed at improving air quality, expanding access to clean cooking fuels, and addressing deforestation.


He noted that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s broader climate commitments and environmental sustainability goals, while also leveraging growing global investor interest in green and sustainable finance instruments.


The planned issuance comes amid rising global demand for climate-linked assets, with countries such as Saudi Arabia and Hungary adopting green financing to support environmental and infrastructure development.


For Nigeria, which is currently implementing fiscal reforms, green bonds provide an avenue to fund climate and infrastructure projects without heavy reliance on traditional debt or volatile oil revenues, the country’s primary source of foreign exchange.


Why it matters


Climate financing is becoming increasingly important for Nigeria as it confronts environmental challenges including air pollution, deforestation, and limited access to clean energy.


Green bonds enable the government to attract environmentally focused investors while financing projects that deliver both economic and environmental benefits.


The strategy also supports Nigeria’s efforts to align public finance with its international climate commitments and broaden its investor base.


What you should know


Nigeria has a track record of successful green bond issuances, with previous offerings recording strong investor demand.

The Federal Government’s N50 billion green bond issued last year was oversubscribed, attracting more than twice the amount offered. Similarly, Nigeria’s inaugural sovereign green bond was fully subscribed, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the country’s climate-linked debt instruments.


Green bonds are typically dedicated to projects with measurable environmental benefits, enhancing transparency and accountability in public spending.

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