Nuclear Power Plants in Nigeria

Within the next couple of years, construction of nuclear power plants in Nigeria will begin in an effort to end it's energy crisis. The nuclear plants are being sponsored by a Russian state-owned company, Rosatom, after a deal was reached between the two countries that is estimated to be worth upwards of $20bn. Because of corruption in Nigeria the World Bank estimates that as of 2014, 40 percent or more of the population has had no electricity. Although Nigeria has an immense amount of oil, the wealth that the oil has created has been wasted, according to the BBC article. The plants will initially be controlled and operated by Rosatom before being handed over to the Nigerians. Currently Rosatom is in talks with Ghana and South Africa to fund similar plants.


  

  
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-41818933