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Can Nigeria Solve Its Energy Crisis?

To meet the economic aspirations of its booming, youthful population, Nigeria needs to solve its energy crisis. Small-scale solutions, such as renewable home systems, are tempting, but insufficient to meet the country's needs. The United States should partner with Nigeria to help it build a high-energy grid system to power its factories and cities and to sustain a growing economy.

Todd Moss and Judd Devermont

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Can Nigeria Solve Its Energy Crisis?

To meet the economic aspirations of its booming, youthful population, Nigeria needs to solve its energy crisis. Small-scale solutions, such as renewable home systems,...

Todd Moss and Judd Devermont

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