Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- Access to energy has been associated with industrialidation and prosperity, while the lack of it has been associated with endemic poverty. This is a reason for the clear difference between the performance of most African countries and their western counterparts. In addition, increasing world population triggers conversations on issues of sustainability, especially in matters of food production, water supply, transportation and energy. Hence, conversations have shifted to aligning with the UN SDG goal 7 "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all", which aims, to limit global temperature to 1.5degC degrees.

In Nigeria, today, many households in rural areas, still use kerosene, firewood...