Solid Mineral
13 Nov
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has noted Nigeria’s solid mineral wealth as essential to economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth. He invited global investors to engage in partnerships that elevate Nigeria's mining landscape to international standards. The minister disclosed this in Abuja during a pre-event press briefing for the 9th edition…
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