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IEA chief says Nigeria could double energy investment in five years
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The International Energy Agency chief's forecast suggests this growth could occur within five years. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has made a prediction about investment in the energy sector.
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has made a prediction about investment in the energy sector. A significant increase is possible, with investment potentially doubling in a relatively short timeframe. The International Energy Agency chief's forecast suggests this growth could occur within five years.
Further details about this prediction are available from the source. The energy sector is the focus of this potential investment growth.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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