A complex collage illustrating mining challenges in Nigeria, including security with an armed guard, infrastructure failure with a broken-down truck, bureaucracy with tied documents, and an arrow pointing to a successful mining operation at sunset, representing overcoming obstacles.

Top 10 Challenges of Mining in Nigeria (And How to Overcome Them)

Discover the top 10 challenges of mining in Nigeria, from security to financing. Learn actionable strategies to overcome risks and build a successful business.

A legal book titled "Nigerian Mining Act" open on a larger book, flanked by a gavel, a scale of justice, and Nigeria's coat of arms, with a compass in the background, symbolizing legal guidance in mining.

Understanding Nigeria’s Mining Act: Your Guide to Legal Compliance

Demystify Nigeria’s Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. A comprehensive guide to legal compliance, mineral titles, and investor obligations to avoid costly pitfalls.

A Nigerian gold miner with a pickaxe and helmet, standing next to a large gold bar, with a map of Nigeria showing mining activities in the background, symbolizing the gold rush.

Gold Rush in Nigeria: Your Complete Guide to Gold Mining & Export

Your complete guide to gold mining and export in Nigeria. Learn about gold locations, legal requirements, and how to sell gold to the CBN.

An infographic map of Nigeria highlighting the locations of profitable minerals like gold, tantalite, lithium, and limestone for investments.

Nigeria’s Most Profitable Minerals: A Guide to Key Investment Opportunities & Their Locations

Discover Nigeria’s most profitable minerals like lithium, gold, and gemstones. A strategic guide to key investment opportunities and their locations for smart investors.

Two diverse business partners shaking hands in a large Nigerian mineral export warehouse, with bags of minerals, a shipping container, and a Nigerian flag in the background, signifying global reach.

How to Start a Mineral Export Business in Nigeria: A 7-Step Blueprint

Start a mineral export business in Nigeria with this 7-step guide. Learn about registration, sourcing, documentation, and logistics to become a successful exporter.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Mining Company in Nigeria

Start a mining company in Nigeria with this ultimate guide. Learn about licensing, regulations, costs, and key steps to build a profitable mineral business in Nigeria.

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How Equipment Suppliers Can Profit from Nigeria’s Fast-Growing Mining Market

Sell mining equipment, services, or events in Nigeria. NME connects you with miners, suppliers & investors- advertise directly to a growing audience.

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List of 20 Mineral Resources in Nigeria & Their Locations

Discover 20 mineral resources in Nigeria and their locations. Updated list with regional insights to guide investors, traders, and researchers.

A powerful conceptual image showing cracked, arid earth glowing with raw gypsum and limestone, from which energy lines lead to a modern industrial city under a rising sun, symbolizing Yobe State's mineral wealth and economic growth.

Yobe State Solid Minerals Sector: The Ultimate Investment Guide

Explore Yobe State’s solid mineral sector-a definitive guide to vast mineral resources, investment opportunities, and a government-backed environment poised for industrial growth.

An artistic, overhead photograph of various rough and polished Nigerian gemstones, including emerald, sapphire, tourmaline, and garnet, arranged to form the shape of the map of Nigeria on a dark background.

Nigeria’s Gemstone Map: Key States for Sourcing Precious & Semi-Precious Stones

Navigating Nigeria’s gemstone map? Discover key states like Nasarawa & Kaduna to source precious stones with our expert guide.

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