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The report describes Nigeria's emerging electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, highlighting the convergence of private sector innovation, strategic financing, and a pending national policy framework designed to transform the country into an African EV manufacturing hub.

This briefing by the African Food Systems Transformation Collective examines the challenges and opportunities within Africa's fisheries and aquaculture sectors, focusing on Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. It highlights the 'triple burden of malnutrition' and the sector's low global production contribution (6%), which leads to a US$6 billion annual import reliance. The document advocates for agroecological, climate-resilient, and nutrition-sensitive approaches, emphasizing the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in reducing import dependency and fostering regional trade. It identifies critical bottlenecks such as post-harvest losses (up to 30%), gender disparities, and environmental degradation, while proposing technological solutions like solar-powered cold chains and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

This case study by RMI evaluates the economic and environmental impact of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at the Oko Oba Abattoir in Lagos, Nigeria. The analysis compares a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario with scaling options to replace charcoal fuel and diversify biogas use, concluding that while the project is economically viable, high upfront capital costs remain a significant barrier to private investment.

This case study describes RMI's efforts since 2017 to increase energy access in Nigeria through decentralized solar hybrid minigrids, community-centric ownership models, and the promotion of productive energy use in agriculture and industry.

This policy brief argues for the integration of locally-led adaptation (LLA) into Nigeria's national climate strategy. While Nigeria has comprehensive national frameworks, they are largely top-down and fail to incorporate the traditional knowledge and agency of local communities. Case studies in Ogun, Lagos, and Anambra states show that local actors are already implementing effective nature-based solutions—such as biogas production, hybrid fish breeding, and contour ploughing—despite severe lacks in funding, technical support, and government inclusion.

This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute evaluates climate change adaptation policies and locally led adaptation (LLA) in Nigeria. It argues that while the Nigerian government has established several national frameworks, these typically employ a 'top-down' approach that excludes frontline communities. Through three case studies in Ogun, Lagos, and Anambra states, the report demonstrates that community-driven initiatives—such as biogas production, aquaculture modifications, and traditional erosion control—are already occurring and align with national goals, but suffer from limited financing and a lack of integration into mainstream national discourse.

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) evaluates Nigeria's climate change adaptation policy landscape and the role of locally-led adaptation. It analyzes the alignment between national frameworks, such as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and the iterative, indigenous practices used by local communities to build resilience. The paper identifies significant gaps in financing, capacity, and stakeholder inclusion while highlighting the potential for scaling community-led Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

This policy briefing examines the economic relationship between China and Nigeria, focusing on existing business interests and the potential for expanded Chinese investment in the Nigerian banking sector.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the evolving relationship between China and Nigeria, specifically focusing on the Nigerian banking sector's regulatory reforms and the potential for increased Chinese investment in the financial industry to complement existing economic ties in oil, infrastructure, and agriculture.

This policy briefing examines Chinese investment in Nigerian free trade zones (FTZs), focusing on the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) and the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ). It analyzes the challenges of implementation, the dynamics of negotiations between the Lagos State government and Chinese consortia, and the role of the Chinese government in managing these investments. The document provides recommendations for African governments to improve their negotiating leverage and maximize technology transfer from Chinese investors.

This report argues that transforming gender relations in sub-Saharan African agriculture is essential for improving agricultural productivity, food security, and overall human development. It posits a causal link between gender equality in households and communities and better agricultural outcomes, asserting that standard development interventions cannot fully succeed unless women and men are on equal footing.