Why does Nigeria have so many power cuts?
Many Nigerians have turned to generators as they can’t rely on the national grid
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Nigerians are well used to power-cuts – they’ve lived through hundreds, many nationwide – over the last decade. Businesses and individuals who need a reliable power source turn to private generators… and the costs for running them have gone up.
The World Bank says that unreliable power costs the Nigerian economy an estimated $28 billion.
So when last month the national grid collapsed twice in just two days – it led to widespread anger – and a rare apology from the President. So what’s behind this long running weakness in Nigeria’s energy supply? #AfricaDaily Presenter: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje) Guest: Dr Vincent Emodi