Why does Nigeria have so many power cuts?
Nigerians are well used to power-cuts \u2013 they\u2019ve lived through hundreds, many nationwide \u2013 over the last decade. \n \nBusinesses and individuals who need a reliable power source turn to private generators\u2026 and the costs for running them have gone up.
The World Bank says that unreliable power costs the Nigerian economy an estimated $28 billion.
So when last month the national grid collapsed twice in just two days \u2013 it led to widespread anger \u2013 and a rare apology from the President.\n \nSo what\u2019s behind this long running weakness in Nigeria\u2019s energy supply? #AfricaDaily\n \nPresenter: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje)\nGuest: Dr Vincent Emodi