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Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State
Nigeria has recorded a monumental milestone in its economic diversification drive following the discovery of a world-class, exceptionally high-grade polymetallic mineral deposit containing platinum in Kaduna State. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Dr Dele Alake during the fifth African Natural [] The post Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Vanguard News
· Jul 6, 2026
Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria is positioning its vast critical mineral deposits as the foundation for a new wave of industrial growth, following the unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country’s mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition. The roadmap, presented by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in [] The post Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap appeared first on Vanguard News.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Nigeria Gains Recognition for Capital Market Reforms
Nigeria’s capital market has been placed on the SP Dow Jones Indices (SP DJI) 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for possible reclassification from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market, reflecting growing international recognition of the country’s market reforms. The inclusion was attributed to improvements in Nigeria’s regulatory environment, transparency and market integrity. The decision, announced [] The post Nigeria Gains Recognition for Capital Market Reforms appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Arise News
· Jun 22, 2026
NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 24, 2026
No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims that it exports refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries only for the same products to be re-imported into Nigeria. The refinery made the clarification in a statement posted on its official social media account on Wednesday. The response follows reports alleging that the 20 billion refinery gives priority to export markets [] No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
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Related coverage for "Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State": Vanguard News — Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Gains Recognition for Capital Market Reforms. Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May. Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery