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Nigeria Unveils Mining Reforms to Attract Investments

3/24/2026

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Dele Alake, Nigeria's Solid Minerals Minister, announced at the Powering Africa Summit reforms to attract investment, including digitized licensing and improved regulation, and energy corridors.
Nigeria will establish a special enforcement unit against illegal mining.
Alake called for regional cooperation to boost Africa's role in mineral supply chains.
Nigeria offers tax waivers on mining equipment to entice investors.
U.S. financial institutions expressed interest in Nigeria's mining reforms, noting political stability.

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Dele Alake, Nigeria's Solid Minerals Minister, announced at the Powering Africa Summit reforms to attract investment, including digitized licensing and improved regulation, and energy corridors.
Nigeria will establish a special enforcement unit against illegal mining.
Alake called for regional cooperation to boost Africa's role in mineral supply chains.
Nigeria offers tax waivers on mining equipment to entice investors.
U.S. financial institutions expressed interest in Nigeria's mining reforms, noting political stability.