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Nigeria's Gas Paradox: Exports Soar, Domestic Use Stagnates

Despite Africa's largest gas reserves, Nigeria faces a critical imbalance: a focus on lucrative exports overshadows domestic consumption and development. This strategic oversight hinders industrial growth and energy access within the nation. SEVA investigates why Nigeria struggles to leverage its vast gas wealth internally.

Blueprint·October 19, 2026AI-curated

Nigeria is endowed with the largest confirmed gas reserve in Africa. It sits on well over 200 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas. However, 18 [...]

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