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The research assesses how energy consumption, foreign investment, and urbanization influence carbon emissions in Nigeria.

February 14, 2026Open Access

Towards Environmental Sustainability: Evaluating the Role of Energy Consumptionand Urbanization on Carbon Emission in Nigeria

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The research assesses how energy consumption, foreign investment, and urbanization influence carbon emissions in Nigeria.
Data sourced from World Development Indicators (WDI, 2022)
Employed ARDL techniques for data analysis
Examined the correlation between variables over time
Identified a direct correlation between energy consumption and CO2 emissions
Foreign investment also contributes significantly to rising carbon emissions
Findings support the need for policy changes in energy use

Resumen

Nigeria confronts a substantial challenge in reconciling emancipation with environmental changes amid rapid economic growth and an increasing population. Sequel to this, this study evaluates the role of energy consumption, FDI and urbanization on carbon emission in Nigeria. The data was obtained from World Development Indicators (WDI, 2022), ARDL techniques were employed in analyzing the data. The findings indicate a direct correlation between energy consumption and CO2which is statistically significant in both the near and distant future. The enhancement of foreign investment adds to the rise of carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria. Based on the empirical data of the study, it proposes numerous policy implications regarding energy usage in Nigeria. The Nigerian government must reassess its energy policy to promote renewable energy sources. This may encompass incentives for renewable energy, enhancements in energy efficiency, and a tax or regulatory disincentive against fossil fuel consumption

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