Nigerian Govt Moves To Halt Exportation Of Raw Minerals
July 29, 2022
5:51 am
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it has now embarked on a move to end the exportation of raw minerals in the country to aid in the diversification of the economy, job creation, and industrialisation of the country.
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja, today.
He lamented that Nigeria is up till now still exporting crude oil as traded for refined petroleum products.
He said the state would take advantage of the abundant solid minerals in their area to improve its revenue generation.
He said: ‘As we started …
