MaryQueen Damisa

Connected but Energy Poor: Why Nigeria needs A Legal Definition Of Energy Poverty

The report “Connected but Energy Poor: Why Nigeria Needs a Legal Definition of Energy Poverty” by MaryQueen Damisa (2026) critically examines the prevailing understanding and policy approach to electricity access and energy poverty in Nigeria. The core argument presented in the brief is that Nigeria’s energy policy is heavily focused on increasing access to electricity, …

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Rethinking Net Billing: Why Nigeria’s Prosumer Framework Falls Short of Ending Residential Generator Dependence

Nigeria’s persistent electricity deficit has entrenched widespread reliance on petrol and diesel generators in residential areas, with significant economic, environmental, and public health consequences. Recent reforms, particularly the Draft Net Billing Regulations 2025 issued under the Electricity Act 2023, signal a shift toward enabling prosumer participation through distributed renewable energy systems. This policy brief evaluates …

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