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Nigeria's electricity production relies heavily on natural gas, which accounted for nearly **percent of the country's power generation in 2024. This dominance reflects Nigeria's position as the holder of Africa's largest natural gas reserves. Despite this abundant resource, the nation faces significant challenges in meeting its electricity demand, with only about ** percent of the population having access to power as of 2023.

Persistent power supply issues

Although Nigeria's power generation increased overall during the last two decades to ** terawatt hours, the country continues to struggle with providing consistent power to its citizens. A 2023 survey revealed that the majority of Nigerians do not have 24-hour electricity access, with most respondents reporting only *** to ****hours of power daily. This limited availability of electricity reflects the ongoing challenges Nigeria's power production and distribution systems.

Renewable energy potential 

Although natural gas dominates Nigeria's power production, hydroelectric power contributes a significant percentage to the country's electricity mix. However, other renewable sources like solar and bioenergy account for less than *** percent combined. The share of renewable energy in Nigeria's electricity capacity has seen an overall declining trend since 2012, dropping from **** percent to nearly ** percent by 2023, although the 2023 figure was a *** percentage point increase from the previous year. Despite these notable challenges, Nigeria continues to export electricity to neighboring countries, generating revenue of approximately *** million U.S. dollars in 2022.