 In business news, Niger State Governor Umar Rubago has signed an executive order on the green economy. The executive order, which was cited as the Niger State Green Economy Initiative Order No. 3, 2023, instructs that the green economy initiative shall be driven by the state blueprint that details the strategic pillars and outlines the key performance indicators, targets, and timelines of the transition into a green economy. The order further directs all ministries, departments, and agencies of the state to adhers strictly to the initiative explaining that appropriate sanctions will be carried out on any violator. Signing the executive order shortly before the commencement of the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the council chambers, Government House Mina, Governor Umar Rubago explained that it was to ensure effective implementation of the green economy policy.