Nigeria, June 9 -- The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's green economy, saying stronger environmental governance and climate action are critical to the country's long-term development.

He made the call on Monday ahead of the Nigeria Environmental Summit Day 2026, an annual conference coming up later this month, during which policymakers, development partners, investors and stakeholders are expected to discuss climate action, environmental governance and sustainable development.

"The future of Nigeria's prosperity depends on how effectively we protect our environment, build resilient communities, create green jobs, and mobilise investments into sustainable development," Mr Law...