Data and Market Intelligence
Current indicators supporting the commercial case for greater climate-aligned investment in Nigeria
| Indicator | Current figure | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| NDC 3.0 financing requirement, 2026 to 2035 | Approximately US$337 billion | Includes approximately US$195 billion for mitigation and US$141.5 billion for adaptation. |
| Emissions-reduction target by 2035 | 32 per cent | Economy-wide target relative to Nigeria’s 2018 base year. |
| Additional net-zero investment to 2060 | Approximately US$500 billion | Modelled capital investment above business-as-usual levels. |
| People without electricity access | 86 million | Reported in the 2024 Energy Transition and Investment Plan Update. |
| People without clean cooking | 161 million | Reported in the 2024 plan update. |
Primary sources
- Nigeria NDC 3.0, UNFCCC
- Nigeria Energy Transition and Investment Plan Update
- Nigeria Energy Transition Plan finance and investment portal
Policy estimates are not committed finance or guaranteed outcomes. Figures should be read with their source assumptions and reporting periods.