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Nigeria’s solar boom runs on imports it can’t afford to cut
BusinessDay
Aug 10, 2026 · 08:34 WAT
Nigeria’s expanding reliance on solar power is helping address gaps left by the national grid and diesel generators, but the sector depends heavily on imported equipment. The report highlights the tension between rising solar demand, foreign exchange constraints and Nigeria’s limited ability to reduce imports.