Nigeria’s solid mineral exports hit N249.7bn in H1 2026
Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rose by N113.53 billion year-on-year to N249.70 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in the value of mineral products shipped during the period. The post Nigeria’s solid mineral
Nigeria's solid mineral export earnings rose by N113.53 billion year-on-year to N249.70 billion in H1 2026, indicating growing foreign exchange contribution from a sector the government has targeted for diversification away from oil. The scale of the increase suggests either higher global mineral prices, expanded export volumes, or both, though the absence of disaggregated data on specific minerals and destination markets limits assessment of whether the gains are broad-based or concentrated in a few commodities.
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