Scientists define solid minerals as naturally occurring substances that are solid and inorganic. Nigeria is unarguably blessed with 44 solid minerals ranging from precious metals to kaolin, barite and limestone.  Africa’s most populous country also has valuable mineral assets such as gold, iron
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