In a report titled, 'Rural renewal: telcos and sustainable energy in Africa,' GSMA said, “For telecoms operators, renewable energy offers cost savings of 30–50 percent and significantly reduces carbon emissions, aligning with corporate sustainability and Nigeria's climate goals. ”Nigeria's telecommunication companies, which spent N57. 65 billion on diesel in October alone, could reduce energy costs by 30–50 percent or N17 billion through renewable energy adoption, according to GSMA, the global industry body for telcos. Nigerian telecom providers are stepping up talks to investigate novel approaches, such as satellite. Nigeria is charting a bold new course in sustainable connectivity.