NSIA, Vitol commit $50 million to partnership targeting carbon removal projects

The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has entered into a joint venture pact with Swiss-based commodity trading company Vitol in a move to invest in a number of carbon avoidance and removal projects.

Both parties are close to making a final investment decision on the maiden projects to be launched via the partnership, the authority said in a statement.

The collaboration has committed $50 million in initial capital, hoping the push will draw additional investors.