Rapid solar expansion and diversified clean technologies are key to Nigeria’s net‑zero transition Golden map of Africa (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Runawayphill) Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and one of its largest economies, which puts enormous pressure on its electricity system. At the same time, the country has committed to reaching net‑zero emissions between 2050 and 2070. Today, Nigeria’s power sector is underpowered, unreliable for many citizens, and heavily dependent on fossil fuels and diesel generators, which are costly and polluting. This study explores pathways for Nigeria to reach net‑zero emissions by 2050, 2060, and 2070, focusing on which technologies would be required. Across all scenarios, solar power becomes the backbone of the system, providing 37–55% of electricity by 2050 and remaining central in the two longer term scenarios. Nuclear power also plays a major role when allowed, but faces barriers such as high upfront costs, regulatory capacity, and public safety concerns.…