Nigeria Positions Mining as Africa’s Next Investment Frontier

Nigeria is making a bold pitch to global investors: mining is no longer a side note—it’s the future. At a press briefing ahead of the 10th Nigerian Mining Week, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake declared the sector “Africa’s greatest investment destination”. With vast reserves of gold, lithium, iron ore, and rare earths, Nigeria is revamping its legal frameworks, streamlining licensing, and embedding global ESG standards to attract responsible capital.

The upcoming Mining Week, themed “From Progress to Global Relevance,” will review a decade of sector growth and chart a path toward industrialization.

Stakeholders from PwC, the Miners Association of Nigeria, and international sponsors are expected to unveil new initiatives supporting artisanal miners, safety standards, and community development.

Kaduna Mining Development Company has pledged to sponsor a dedicated investor space, while PwC’s Habeeb Jaiyeola emphasized the role of collaboration and innovation in shaping Nigeria’s mining future. The message is clear: Nigeria is open for business—and ready to lead.