40 civil society groups, led by Amnesty International, urge Nigeria to halt Shell's $1.3bn onshore oil sale to Renaissance Africa Energy, citing environmental concerns and human rights issues.
40 civil society groups led by Amnesty International urge Nigeria to block Shell's $1.3bn onshore oil business sale. The groups want an environmental pollution assessment, clean-up fund guarantee, and community consultation before the sale to Nigerian-owned Renaissance Africa Energy proceeds. Shell's Niger Delta operations have a history of human rights abuses, and the sale is awaiting President Bola Tinubu's approval.
April 15, 2024
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