Nigerians spend $10bn annually on petrol, generator maintenance -Report

Oct. 11, 2024 - Businessday

The residential sector alone accounts for 21 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, while the commercial sector contributes 17.8 million tonnes, with markets adding a further 141,125 tonnes.

“Together, these emissions amount to 39 million tonnes of CO2, a staggering figure when compared to emissions from other nations,” SEforALL said. The report further states that Togo emits approximately 9.

8 million tonnes of CO2 annually, Rwanda 10.6 million tonnes, and Gabon 10.

2 million tonnes. The SEforALL report stressed the importance of transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources in Lagos and across Nigeria.

Biodun Ogunleye, commissioner of energy and mineral resources, Lagos State, highlighted the need for Lagos to lead Nigeria’s energy transition...