Nigerian official Kashim Shettima presented models and advocated for a continental mineral strategy shift.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • El Niño heat is causing additional deaths in Niger, Chad, and Nigeria across the Sahel region.21:31
  • First Lady Oluremi Tinubu challenged the Church to promote national unity in Nigeria.21:29
• Africa →

  continent

  • Putin called for reforms in the IMF and World Bank while Russia sought closer economic cooperation with African leaders.21:01
  • The African Union is advocating for equitable financing and a stronger voice for Africa on the global stage.20:36
• Kashim Shettima →

  Nigerian politician (born 1966); Vice President of Nigeria

  • A gubernatorial nomination is being sought in Kaduna State, with the process endorsed by a political group.Sat 17:08
  • Federal and state governments prioritized healthcare and education by commissioning facilities in Borno State.Sat 12:37

Related events

• The Nigerian government, through its geological survey agency, is actively supporting the push for mining sector reform and attracting investment in minerals.Aug 25
• The Nigerian administration introduced measures to encourage mineral processing and held Mining Week 2026 in Abuja.Sat 04:35
• Uganda hosts a continental initiative promoting industrial transformation and mineral processing across Africa.Aug 19
• Africa holds critical minerals and energy resources that are forecast to account for over a quarter of global GDP growth.Jun 27
• The Arewa Consultative Forum pressed for transparency and signed a minerals agreement in Nigeria.Sun 20:15