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Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Simon Mallam, is dead – Official
Many people were killed in the gas explosion that caused Mr Mallam's death.
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Group urges Nigerian govt to reconsider nuclear energy plan after Russia accident
Russian scientists were working on miniaturised sources of nuclear energy when a rocket engine exploded, killing five people.
Why Nigeria needs nuclear power plant — Russia’s Rosatom chief
The Nigerian government signed an agreement with the Russian state-owned nuclear energy corporation last October.
SPECIAL REPORT: Amidst safety concerns, Nigeria signs nuclear power project with Russia’s Rosatom
Activists and civil society groups also complain about the secrecy of the agreements.
​​Nigeria​ targets 1,200MW from nuclear plant
NAEC says the nation’s nuclear power energy programme is on course to diversify power sources beyond gas and hydro bases.
5 Nigerian universities host nuclear energy centres of excellence —NAEC
There are complaints over the funding level of some of the energy centres.