A close-up image of a vibrant, rough Nigerian emerald crystal, showcasing its natural form and rich green color. The emerald is unpolished and appears as it would be found in the mine, highlighting its authenticity.

12 Tips for Safely Sourcing Gemstones in Nigeria

Sourcing gemstones in Nigeria? This guide offers 12 expert tips for safely navigating the informal market, ensuring you buy authentic, high-quality stones.

A close-up image showing a raw gemstone held in a hand with a blurred background of a bustling Nigerian gemstone market. A polished, faceted gemstone sits in the foreground, symbolizing the journey from rough to finished product.

The Insider’s Guide to Sourcing Gemstones in Nigeria

Navigate Nigeria’s gemstone market with confidence. Our insider’s guide and network provide a trusted path to sourcing authentic, high-value gems ethically.

Vibrant bi-color (green and pink) Nigerian tourmaline crystal from a deposit in Nigeria, showcasing the country's gemstone wealth.

A Guide to Nigeria’s Gemstone Deposits: State-by-State Treasure Map

Discover Nigeria’s gemstone goldmine! The state-by-state guide reveals locations for tourmaline, sapphire, garnet, and more. Unlock a billion-dollar industry.

A sleek, modern graphic showing a sparkling gold nugget with digital lines and a stylized map of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It represents technology and investment in the state's mining industry.

Kaduna State Mining Sector: An Overview

Kaduna State mining sector overview. Explore key mineral resources like gold and lithium, regulatory frameworks, and major players. Learn about challenges and opportunities.

Official signpost of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, Nigeria.

EFCC Recovers ₦100 Million in Unpaid Mining Royalties, Hands Over to FG

The EFCC recovered ₦100M from mining firms, signaling a new era of government reforms and compliance in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.

Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, speaks at the National Steel Summit, announcing the government's plan to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licenses.

FG Announces Plans to Revoke 1,000 More Dormant Mining Licenses

Nigeria plans to revoke 1,000 more dormant mining licenses, continuing its “use it or lose it” policy to combat speculation and boost the solid minerals sector.

A split image showing the transformation of raw materials into finished products. On the left, raw iron ore, limestone, and a gold-bearing rock. On the right, the refined products: a steel beam, a bag of cement, and a solid gold bar, representing the value-added opportunity in Nigeria's mineral processing industry.

The Nigerian Mineral Processing Industry: Unlocking a N3 Trillion Opportunity

Unlocking Nigeria’s N3 trillion mineral processing opportunity. This article explores investing in solid minerals, from raw extraction to value-added industrial materials.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi with a representative from a Chinese firm, Minsheng Group, to formalize a new mining agreement.

Bauchi’s Mining Blueprint: A Model for Economic Diversification in Nigeria

Bauchi state’s new mining company and foreign partnership offer a blueprint for economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable revenue for other Nigerian states.

High-resolution image showing unprocessed lithium ore, polished marble, barite, and amethyst geode in the foreground, with a modern mineral processing plant subtly blended in the background, symbolizing Nasarawa State's mining wealth and value addition.

Nasarawa State Mining Sector: An Overview

Explore Nasarawa State’s rich mining sector: mineral deposits, processing evolution, and investment opportunities in Nigeria’s solid mineral hub.

A group of Nigerian men appearing distressed and weary, in a remote, dusty setting, in what looks like a still from a viral video.

The Viral Cry for Help: 10 Critical Lessons for Nigeria from Stranded Miners in CAR

Viral video exposes Nigerian miners stranded in CAR. 10 lessons for Nigeria on diaspora welfare, foreign exploitation, and local mining opportunities.

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