IEA Sees Nigeria Doubling Energy Investment

Nigeria could double its energy investment within five years following its admission to the International Energy Agency. IEA chief Fatih Birol highlighted the country as a trusted partner amid global supply disruptions.

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FILE PHOTO: International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo

Nigeria could double energy sector investment within five years after joining the International Energy Agency, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Thursday. The admission follows global supply disruptions stemming from conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine that have driven nations to seek reliable partners. The new status gives Africa's largest oil producer a stronger voice in global energy policy while deepening technical cooperation.

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