Nigeria: With Real Focus and Diverse Policies, Nigeria Can Tackle Its Energy Issues

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Nigeria is experiencing a remarkable paradox. The country has abundant energy resources - and yet many of its residents can't access sufficient energy. About 40% of Nigeria's population don't have access to electricity and around 70% of households rely on firewood for their most basic needs, like cooking. This is dangerous. Annually, 93 000 Nigerians die from smoke inhalation.

The government is trying to tackle its energy issues, particularly by focusing on renewable resources. For instance it has built more natural gas power plants. It has also increased the number of off-grid solar PV systems - which convert solar energy into electricity - in rural areas .

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