As countries around the world are ‘feverishly attempting to adapt to the rapidly changing dynamics in the energy industry’ to ease impact of climate change as per OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, there are concerns that the push for net-zero emissions could prove turbulent rather high-yielding for the global economy. This is especially worrisome in oil-dependent economies, such as Nigeria, that are contributing significantly less to global carbon dioxide emissions.