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Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 6:46pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Abuja – The Ministry of Solid Mineral Development on Tuesday said 44 different types of minerals had been discovered in 500 locations across the country. Mr Sanusi Jubril, Head of Mineral and Metal Promotion Centre of the ministry, announced this in an interview in Abuja. Jubril said the minerals could be used for industrial and domestic purposes, adding that more would soon be discovered as research continued. According to him, Nigeria is blessed with coppers that can be used for electrical appliances. “We have the rare minerals mainly used for high-tech and they are available in abundance in Nasarawa, Zamfara, among others. “We have kaolin deposit across the country in abundance for industrial use; it is used for the production of papers, paints, rubbers, drugs, tyres and pen, among others. “Gypsum is also a mineral meant for industrial use such as building plaster, prefabricated wallboard, cement manufacture and for agriculture. “We have limestone, coal, lithium, platinum, granite and gold, among others,’’ he said. He said that coal could be converted to coal-briquette to warm the rooms during harmatan and could also be used for cooking, adding that it could generate heat higher than charcoal. “Coal briquette is environmental friendly; it does not suffocate, smoke and it generates heat higher than charcoal.’’ He said all the minerals could boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria since President Muhammadu Buhari had planned to diversify Nigeria from crude oil to solid mineral. On Ajaokuta steel industry, he said it was the largest in Africa and could be revived because the size, population of Nigeria and its developmental stage needed huge consumption of steel. “ With the size and population of Nigeria and being the largest economy in Africa, we have no choice but to revive all our steel industries. “We have a comparative advantage within the West Africa sub region, if Ajaokuta steel company comes on board it will meet domestic needs and will exploit Africa sub regional market.’’ He, however, said the measure of industrial and developmental progress of any country depended on its level of steel industry. He assured Nigerians that the two ministers deployed to the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development came with wealth of experience and would move the nation forward through the sector. He said the ministry already had a road map and strategies for the development of the sector, adding that it would serve as guide for them to work with. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/nigeria-discovers-44-mineral-deposits-in-500-locations/ 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by madridguy(m): 6:47pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
GOOD NEWS. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by xmich(m): 6:52pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
I thank God you have discovered their own now can u let us go pls 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by braine(m): 6:52pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
xmich:Who's holding you down before? 8 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by palladin: 6:52pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Good news everywhere 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 6:53pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
xmich:No because we need you |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by warrior01: 6:54pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Another story from the pit of hell. Why not " Nigeria mines 44 different minerals in 500 locations". Nonsense 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by boujaye: 6:57pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
madridguy:we don hear dat news tire! after discovery what next, will d potentials be fully utilized to the economic advantage of the country? 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by themilanway(m): 7:00pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
warrior01: The tittle of the thread says"Nigeria"not"Biafra"so kindly take your hatred and shove it down your throat. 9 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by warrior01: 7:04pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
themilanway: You ain't worth a reply. Go and play with your mates son. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by speedyGonzales: 7:04pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
when did they do the investigation for this minerals and why is it news that we have minerals in Nigeria, we have always known... doesn't have anything to do with biafra 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Nobody: 7:05pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
They should stop telling us the minerals we have. We know that since elementary school. What's their strategy to maximise the resources and when will they begin is what we want to hear. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 7:07pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
speedyGonzales:You will be informed on the next investigation sir |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by speedyGonzales: 7:10pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Kyase: Well, that would be great, because we were taugh this since elementary school, I will like to believe we where not lied to in elementary school! |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 7:14pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
speedyGonzales: |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Tunami(m): 7:14pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
thats the power of buhari odour, anyway its OCC (one chance change) |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by yimikaa: 7:58pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
We have, we have not we've done so so so and so. We already know these from our elementary geography. Oga park well |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Okanokan(m): 8:58pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Exploitation of these mineral resources is what is important to Nigerians not the DISCOVERY, as if it is Mungo Park we are dealing with here. Since 1960 Nigeria Government have been discovering mineral resources but have been short in putting them to use for our common benefit. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Rossikk(m): 9:34pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Kyase: TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK. WHEN ARE WE GOING TO ACTUALLY SEE YOU DO SOMETHING? 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Abiagirl777(f): 10:36pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
mtchewww, next |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Koolmexxi(m): 10:45pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
See d way he said it like it was discovered by the new govt.. Na from secondary school we don dey draw map of Nigeria with mineral deposit locations. . Wen will u people actually tell us something we don't already know. ... I was actually expecting to hear him talk about his plans for the solid minerals sector. . I refuse give up yet. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by itstpia8: 11:02pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
the fact is there is no place on earth without mineral deposits in whatever form. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 11:06pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
itstpia8:Yes Tunga |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Csami(m): 11:07pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
So they discovered Fanta and coke? |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Nobody: 11:09pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
xmich:Wetin una get b4. Abeg kmt joor. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Ikengawo: 11:24pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Hahaha it was Office of the Presidents Wife that found this, and the minerialz were discovered in diezanis backyard |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by itstpia8: 11:26pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Kyase: speak English if we don't share a language. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Kyase(m): 12:07am On Nov 19, 2015 |
itstpia8:If you don't know where Tunga is located then I don't have to waste my time |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Pavore9: 12:11am On Nov 19, 2015 |
itstpia8: Singapore has no mineral deposits but a first world economy. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by itstpia8: 12:45am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Pavore9: everywhere has mineral deposits. there is no place without them. |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by itstpia8: 12:46am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Kyase: you could try identifying it for starters. why in your opinion, is it known? |
Re: Nigeria Discovers 44 Mineral Deposits In 500 Locations - Minister by Pavore9: 12:53am On Nov 19, 2015 |
itstpia8: You are free to Google. |
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