Stories from Abdullahi Jimoh
Energy
Nigerian Farmers Cut Fuel Costs and Boost Yields with Solar-Powered Irrigation
Nigerian farmers are facing all-time high fuel prices, hindering their ability to grow in the dry season. Some are looking to solar-powered irrigation systems as a more affordable way to boost their yields.
August 4
Nature
On the Front Lines of Climate Change and Conflict, Educating Young People is a Form of Resistance and a Means of Survival
The Green Panthers visit schools across Nigeria to reveal the far-reaching impacts of human destruction. They hope to inspire the country's youth to do things differently.
April 20
Community Development
Nigeria Is Using CNG to Fight Fuel Inflation. What Does That Mean for Its Clean Energy Transition?
Facing soaring fuel prices, Nigeria is testing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner and cheaper alternative. Other African countries are watching closely to see what works and what still holds the transition back.
January 26
Technology
The Fragile System Taking Shape to Manage Nigeria’s E-Waste Crisis
As local recyclers share safer ways to manage e-waste, Nigeria is testing whether producer responsibility regulations can reduce pollution from discarded electronics.
December 29, 2025
Finance
A Zero-Fee Mobile Banking Model is Redefining Financial Inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire
As Côte d'Ivoire’s banking system struggles to reach millions of residents, fintech startup Wave is redefining how people save and spend money across West Africa via a simple smartphone app with no transaction fees.
November 10, 2025
Voices for Change
This Nigerian Lab is Farming Without Soil to Rethink Food Security
In Awowo, Nigeria, a youth-led experiment in soilless farming is training thousands, slashing water use and reimagining agriculture for a climate-stressed future.
October 14, 2025