THE ASYMMETRIC EFFECT OF HOUSEHOLD SOLID FUEL CONSUMPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN NIGERIA
Blessing O. Idakwoji , Bernard O.A and Saheed Zakaree
Volume 9 Issue 2
Abstract
This study seeks to examine the implications of Household Solid Fuel Consumption on Environmental Quality in Nigeria. The study ascertains the asymmetric roles of solid fuel consumption on Carbon emission (CO2) using annual time series data covering the period 1971 to 2021. To conduct the empirical analysis, the study adopts the non-linear ARDL (NARDL) techniques. From the result of the estimated NARDL, it was established that environmental quality represented by carbon emissions (CO2) responds positively and negatively to increases and decreases in solid fuel consumption with different magnitudes. The Wald test established the existence of long-run and short-run asymmetries in the relationship. The study therefore supports the need for government through the energy authorities to provide flexible platforms for environmentally friendly and efficient fuels to be used in place of solid fuels. Keywords: Asymmetry, Household, Solid Fuel, Environment.
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