Sectoral Analysis of Carbon Emission Level: Evidence from Nigeria Economy

Abstract

This study through trend analysis, focusing on 8 productive sectors as well as their corresponding activities examined the emission contribution of each sector to the total carbon emission of Nigeria. Our results show that Service, Transport, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing Sector are the major contributors to the total emission of Nigeria as a whole. The paper concluded that the effects of carbon taxes is expected to varies on different types of energy sources, intensity among sectors and attempts at reduction CO₂ emissions. The success or failure of carbon emission reduction strongly lies in the attitude and commitments of the government at addressing the issues. It was recommended that government should create enabling environment and opt for policy that strengthens the productive sectors and reduce their emission level.