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Impact of Renewable Energy Indicators on Sustainable Development in Nigeria

This study investigated the impact of renewable energy indicators on sustainable development in Nigeria over the period 1990 to 2024. The main objective was to examine how solar energy consumption, total biomass consumption, and hydroelectric production influenced sustainable development as measured by the Human Development Index. The motivation for the study was rooted in Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges, its growing reliance on renewable sources, and the urgent need to understand how these transitions translate into human development outcomes. The methodology combined descriptive stati…