There are indications that the Federal Government's ambition to transform Nigeria into a gas-driven economy by 2030 is facing significant challenges, as the country lost an estimated 3,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity generation potential to persistent gas flaring by oil companies in May 2026.

The proposal to end wasteful and ruinous gas flaring is welcome

There are indications that the Federal Government's ambition to transform Nigeria into a gas-driven economy by 2030 is facing significant challenges, as the country lost an…