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Accelerating Nigeria’s Energy Transition with CNG-Powered Vehicles

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President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive mandating the procurement of compressed natural gas (CNG)- powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies is a significant step towards advancing Nigeria’s energy transition agenda. This policy brief by Nextier outlines the implications of this directive for Nigeria’s Decade of Gas initiative and the broader energy transition plan. […]

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The Urgency for Nigeria’s Hydrogen Development Strategy

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Presently, no institution assumes exclusive responsibility for managing all aspects of the country’s green hydrogen energy agenda. Instead, multiple government bodies undertake diverse roles within the energy sector. This highlights the urgent need for Nigeria to develop a comprehensive hydrogen development strategy.

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The Role of International Corporations in Combating Climate Change in Africa

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The global energy market has long been characterized by the commanding influence of developed nations, wielding substantial control over market dynamics, global decisions, and financial injections. This dominance has perpetuated a landscape where the developed countries dictate the trajectory of the energy sector, leaving developing nations, particularly those in Africa, grappling with pressing energy security

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COP28: OFF TRACK TO MEET CLIMATE GOALS

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The recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP28) was significant for many reasons. One crucial reason is the global stocktake (GST). The global stocktake reveals the collective progress of member states and other stakeholders toward meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. This stocktake informs countries and investors on the world’s climate action trajectory, identifying the

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COP 28 FOCUS: Beyond the Pledges

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The United Nations Environmental Programme’s (UNEP) latest emissions gap report reveals an alarming surge in global average temperatures. In September 2023, temperatures were 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels. In light of these findings, the 28th edition of the Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) assumes unparalleled significance. These statistics also indicate an imperative for nations to

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ETP: Decarbonizing Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

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In 2020, the industrial sector contributed significantly to Nigeria’s emissions totalling 29MtCO2. To drive down these emissions, the Nigerian Energy Transition Plan (ETP) details a comprehensive strategy designed to achieve net-zero emissions in the country’s energy consumption, with the industrial sector as one of the five targeted areas. The ETP details a decarbonization strategy focused

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Clean Cooking and the Energy Transition Plan

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The Nigerian Energy Transition Plan (ETP) encompasses five key sectors: power, transport, oil and gas, cooking, and industry. While power often dominates discussions around the ETP, it is essential to note the significance of the cooking sector, which accounts for approximately 22% of Nigeria’s total greenhouse gas emissions, emitting around 40 million metric tons of

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Is NESI embracing automation? Part II

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The nation’s power grid lacks adequate automation. Nigeria’s electricity is generated from hydro and thermal sources, whose transmission lines have been continually subject to vandalism. As such, there has been a longtime failure to detect faults during distribution, adversely impacting power generation forecasting and electricity supply. This situation is why fully modernizing the Nigerian Electricity

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Africa’s Expectations from COP28

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As the global community gears up for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) scheduled from November 30th to December 12th, African nations face unique challenges and opportunities in pursuing sustainable development. COP28 represents a crucial juncture for the continent, with high expectations for meaningful collaboration, robust commitments, and equitable solutions to address climate change.

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Advancing E-mobility in Nigeria: Overcoming the Hurdles

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) posits that the transport sector is one of the dominant carbon emitters. The energy transition plan also highlights the substantial contribution of the transport sector to total emissions, accounting for over 40%, the second-largest after the power sector. Consequently, the ETP proposes a shift from diesel/petrol vehicles to hybrid and

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