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Energy consumption in Nigeria and socio-economic implications: Evidence from household data

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  • Lawal Wasiu Omotayo

  • Zainab Abubakar

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The purpose of this study is to examine energy consumption, its socioeconomic determinants, and implications with evidence from household data. The multinomial logistic regression model was used for analysis using data from the General Household Survey 2024 for Nigeria. The findings of this study reveal that per capita expenditure and education are major determinants of kerosene use. While sector shows a significant determinant of coal use for cooking. The determinants of household energy for lighting indicate that regular blackouts and electricity expenditure are major determinants of battery use, and sector influences the use of candles. It is suggested that rural sector electrification should be enhanced and that efforts should be geared towards subsidizing environmentally friendly energy sources for people who do not have the means and currently depend on firewood for survival.

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  • Lawal Wasiu Omotayo & Zainab Abubakar, 2025. "Energy consumption in Nigeria and socio-economic implications: Evidence from household data," Energy Economics Letters, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 12(2), pages 89-98.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:eneclt:v:12:y:2025:i:2:p:89-98:id:5579
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