Some Africans have long seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them
Russia and Nigeria clinch nuclear power deal
9:30 CAT | 31 Oct 2017
AFP / Many Nigerians complain about lack of electricity
Russia has signed an agreement with Nigeria to build and operate nuclear power plants in the oil-rich West African nation. The aim is to boost Nigeria’s electricity supply.
Sources at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission told the BBC that two nuclear plants will be built – one in the south, the other in the central part of the country.
Some reports say the cost is likely to be around $20bn (£15bn) – the bulk of it provided by Russia.
Construction is expected to begin in the next two years.
Nigeria is the sixth largest oil producer in the world, but it suffers from a massive shortage of electricity so it is hoped that the building of the nuclear power plants will ease the crisis.
Nigeria generates only about 4,000 megawatts of electricity for its population of about 180 million.
Source: BBC
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