Netzence Sustainability Limited has stated that the upcoming COP30 climate conference presents a critical opportunity for Nigeria to convert emission reductions into tangible economic value, positioning the country to tap into a significant new revenue stream.

In a recent statement, Chief Operations Officer Idia Ogedegbe emphasized that the new carbon-market architecture can transform tonnes of reduced emissions into financial assets for companies, communities, and the national economy.

“For Africa’s largest economy, this is not just another conference. It is a moment to redefine how Nigeria turns climate challenges into economic advantage,” the statement read. It highlighted that while Nigeria loses an estimated $6 billion annually to air pollution and unsustainable practices, this crisis also conceals a major investment frontier in climate technology and carbon finance.

This shift is being propelled by decisive government action. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the National Carbon Market Framework and activated the national Climate Change Fund. These policies officially position Nigeria to participate in the global carbon economy, with the potential to unlock $2.5 to $3 billion annually.

Bridging Sustainability and Profit with Technology

Aligning with this new policy direction, Netzence is leveraging technology to make sustainability profitable. The company’s flagship platform, CloseCarbon, uses artificial intelligence and an embedded architecture to enable African businesses to track, verify, and trade their emissions reductions in real-time.

This innovation transforms environmental efforts into a tradable asset class. “What was once ‘just good for the planet’ is now becoming a tradable, investable asset class,” the statement noted.

The resulting carbon credits do more than just reduce emissions; they create tangible social impact by funding schools, powering local jobs, and generating sustainable income for communities.

COP30: A Market Moment for Nigeria and Africa

COP30, scheduled for November 2025, is framed as a decisive turning point. The conference will challenge countries to present more ambitious climate plans (NDCs) backed by transparent data and credible financing.

For Nigeria, this is a platform to showcase innovation in areas like gas-flare reduction and green mobility, supported by a new, accountable carbon-credit infrastructure. Netzence’s planned presence at the conference signals a readiness to collaborate with governments and global financiers on scalable, verifiable projects.

“As global finance discussions shift from pledges to performance, investors are demanding clarity, traceability and measurable impact,” the statement concluded. “COP30 is not just a diplomatic milestone; it’s a market moment… where cleaner air, smarter cities and verified climate data become the continent’s next billion-dollar industries.”