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Nigeria’s solid minerals revenue exceeds 101 billion naira

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Nigeria’s revenue from solid minerals exceeded 101 billion naira between January and September 2026, compared with 6 billion in 2023. Minister Dele Alake attributes the increase to reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to Premium Times.

Nigeria’s revenue from solid minerals exceeded 101 billion naira between January and September 2026, compared with 6 billion naira in 2023, Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake said, according to Premium Times.

Dele Alake attributed the increase to reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the solid minerals sector, Premium Times reports.

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