Nigeria, June 19 -- Environmental experts, policymakers and private-sector stakeholders have urged the full adoption of a green economy to build smart cities and promote sustainability in Nigeria.

The call was made at the just-concluded Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt2026) in Abuja, held between 17 and 18 June, with participants underscoring the critical role that the combination of climate action and environmental governance would play in advancing the country's path to development.

The summit, organised by the Nigerian Environmental Summit Group (NESG), is Nigeria's premier convening platform bringing together government, investors, private sector, academia, civil society, and international partners to deliberate on equity-driven c...