Greenplinth Africa plans 80 million clean cookstoves rollout in Nigeria starting July 2026
businessday.ngGreenplinth Africa Limited has announced a phased rollout of 80 million clean cookstoves across Nigeria, starting with Lagos State on July 21, 2026. The project aims to reduce indoor air pollution, curb deforestation from firewood collection, and generate carbon credits. Stoves will be provided free of charge under a structured lease arrangement to ensure accountability and sustained use. The initiative targets four states initially: Lagos, Benue, Niger, and Nasarawa. Stakeholders including government officials, traditional rulers, and climate finance experts have backed the plan. Lagos State's climate adviser noted the project is attracting international investor interest and aligns with Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan and 2060 net-zero goal. Critically, the article lacks specifics on stove technology, cost per unit, monitoring systems for carbon credit verification, and how the lease model will work in practice. These details will determine whether this moves from announcement to actual emissions reductions.