Nigeria Pins Hopes on First Gold Project to Boost Mining Sector
- Segilola project in southwest to yield gold by March next year
- Contribution of mining to GDP is less than 0.1% currently
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Nigeria’s first industrial gold project is on course to enter production next year, and its success will be crucial for boosting mining in Africa’s biggest oil producer, the country’s mines minister said.