Running on empty :Inside Nigeria’s multibillion-dollar generator economy

    Abubakar Ibrahim | Top Stories | May 30, 2025    
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Summary: Nigeria’s chronic power shortages have birthed a booming generator economy, powering everything from roadside stalls to corporate towers. With households and businesses spending billions annually on fuel and maintenance, generators have become both a lifeline and liability.

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