Energy and Development: A review of the Challenges in Household Energy Usage in Nigeria and South Africa

Naseer Babangida Muazu

Abstract


Nigeria and South Africa are considered two countries of high economic relevance in Africa and the globe, but there has been no attempt to understand the challenges of household energy use despite their significant position. Household energy use and economic development are interrelated, meaning that household energy use is co-integrated with economic growth. Against the backdrop of the intricate relationship between economic development and household energy use,  this study reviews the challenges of household energy use in Nigeria and South Africa using fuel wood, kerosene, LPG and electricity forms of energy that are commonly used for cooking, heating, and boiling. In regards to this, the study reviews the economy and household energy consumption, the patterns of household energy consumption as well as the modern energy use challenges in the two countries. The paper will assist the investors and policymakers to understand the level and significance of household energy use so that they can strategically invest to address various household energy challenges, thereby increasing economic growth.


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