Nigeria Attracts $3bn Investment in Solid Minerals Sector   The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted about $3bn in investments within the last three years, describing the inflow as one of the most significant achievements recorded in the industry’s...

The Federal Government's recent vote of confidence in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the current economic difficulties in Nigeria are painful but part of the necessary transition toward building a resilient and sustainable economy.

The Federal Government and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $1.3bn agreement to transform Nigeria’s mining landscape.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has charged investors to increase investment stakes in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, following positive reforms that promise higher returns.

Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has posted one of its strongest performances in recent years, contributing 1.8% to the nation’s GDP and recording a remarkable 4.61% growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).