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Shettima Says Solid Minerals Sector Strategic To Nigeria’s Economic Agenda

Arise News

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July 3, 2026

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VP Shettima inaugurates one of Africa’s largest lithium processing plant, saying solid minerals are central to Nigeria’s economic transformation and job creation.

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Vanguard News

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· 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.

Entrepreneur.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

The Coming Commodity Supercycle Is the Biggest Business Opportunity Founders Are Ignoring

Structural scarcity in critical minerals is not just an investment story. It is a business-building opportunity that most of the startup world hasn't noticed yet.

Africa.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why Africa’s Creative-Tech Boom Is The Real Youth Jobs Engine

By Kelly Maroon, CAPACITI Head of Talent Discussions about Africa’s economic growth usually focus on high-cost, tech-heavy industries – be it around fintech regulations, biotech research facilities or software engineering tech centres. Meanwhile, the creative industries are quietly booming in the background. This powerful sector has an unmatched ability to do what the tech giants []

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy

WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy

Independent Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Arise News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Tinubu Calls For End To Exploitation Of Africa’s Minerals

Tinubu urges African nations to add value locally and stop exporting critical minerals without beneficiation.

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Related coverage for "Shettima Says Solid Minerals Sector Strategic To Nigeria’s Economic Agenda": Vanguard News — Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap. Entrepreneur.com — The Coming Commodity Supercycle Is the Biggest Business Opportunity Founders Are Ignoring. Africa.com — Why Africa’s Creative-Tech Boom Is The Real Youth Jobs Engine. UrduPoint — WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy. Independent Online — BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth. Arise News — Tinubu Calls For End To Exploitation Of Africa’s Minerals