Nigeria: Nigeria's Killer Fuel Tankers - Accidents and Explosions Are Common - How to Stop Them

[The Conversation Africa] Fuel tanker explosions and accidents are common in Nigeria, often caused by the poor state of roads and badly maintained vehicles. A government spokesperson said in February 2025 that 300 people had died from fuel tanker explosions in the four months from October 2024 to January 2025. But nobody is ever held accountable. Gladys Chukwurah, an urban planner with research on explosions, shares insights into the causes, consequences and possible solutions.