An Evaluation of Nigeria Readiness for net zero emission by 2050

Abstract

Due of the detrimental impact that energy consumption and release have on the environment, countries all over the world are currently working to create policies for energy security and climate protection. Additionally, scholars assess ways to reduce Nigeria's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, although little studies have been done on the specifics of these approaches. The Nigeria Energy Calculator 2050 was utilised in this work to assess and contrast the energy balances and greenhouse gas prevention for four potential low-carbon scenarios by the year 2050. The findings demonstrate that while the low- carbon alternatives decreased GHG emissions, they also decreased air pollution. Throughout the analysis we observed that fossil fuel still becomes a major factor in Nigeria energy system in the scenario by 2050. But in order to maintain the nation's transition to a low-carbon economy, greenhouse gas emissions must be prevented. The study's conclusions demonstrate the critical role that energy efficiency and bioenergy play in Nigeria's decarbonisation. An overview of Nigeria's readiness for net zero emissions by 2050 was given by this work.

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