Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s top performer in the 2025 global energy transition rankings, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The country ranked 61st globally with a score of 54.8 points, making it the strongest climber on the continent.
The data, released on June 18, is drawn from the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, developed by WEF in partnership with consulting firm Accenture. The index evaluates energy system performance and readiness for transition across 118 countries, using 43 indicators grouped under security, sustainability, equity, and five readiness pillars: regulation, financing, innovation, infrastructure, and human capital.
Nigeria’s impressive jump of 48 places from the 2024 rankings is attributed to targeted regulatory reforms, increased investment in renewable energy, and localized strategies supporting decarbonisation.
This progress comes as Nigeria seeks to mobilise $2 trillion by 2060 to achieve its carbon reduction targets under its net-zero commitment. The government’s push for energy transition includes efforts to improve grid infrastructure, expand access to clean energy, and promote sustainable industrial practices.
The WEF noted that all countries in the index were assessed based on the availability of consistent data and scored between 0 and 100 for each metric, alongside composite sub-scores.
