The Heart of Mining Progress: Nigeria Mining Week’s Industry Partnerships

Industry & Strategic Partners

Nigerian Society Mining Engineers (NSME) is a volunteer professional organization founded on 24th June, 1989 and incorporated on 23rd March, 1990 to serve its members and the Nigerian minerals industry. NSME has its secretariat along Barkin Ladi Road in Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria and membership of over 900. NSME has continued to evolve over the years to meet the needs of its members and the minerals industry. It has the following objectives:

To bring together all mining and mineral processing engineers in Nigeria as members of the Society. To advance the science and practice of engineering in the field of mining and mineral processing. To afford a means for facilitating the acquisition and preservation of the knowledge as it pertains to the professions of mining and mineral processing. To represent its specialist interests and its members in Nigerian Mining & Geosciences Society (NMGS) and other Nigerian related professional/ regulatory bodies where applicable.

The prestigious annual metallurgical conference is the flagship forum of the metals industry in Nigeria the conference provides an extensive
networking opportunities and a perfect platform to shape and influence polities businesses and practices across the value chain of the metals industry. It is organized by the Nigerian metallurgical society (NMS) and supported by the industry.

The Nigerian Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC) is a model bilateral trade association dedicated to the development of prosperous business relationships and economic contacts between Nigeria and all the Arabian Gulf countries (Saudi-Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait & Oman). Its board and members are leading entrepreneurs and companies who enjoy excellent business relations in Nigeria the Arabian Gulf Countries.

The objectives of the Chamber are to promote its members in Nigeria and the Arabian Gulf States, to facilitate the economic relations between Nigerian and Arabian Gulf companies, and to provide trade information and business consultancy services to its members and other potential partners.

The Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining & Materials Engineers (NIMMME or 3M) was officially inaugurated by the Council of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in 1988 as Metallurgical and Mining Division (M/M D). The Division was born about the time when the country’s primary steel production plants and rolling mills (the Delta Steel Company and the Ajaokuta Steel Company) along with the three Inland Steel Rolling Mills in Jos, Oshogbo and Katsina commenced operations. 

Nigeria- Saudi Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NSCCIMA) serves as a pivotal link fostering business ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Our board and members, composed of leading entrepreneurs, actively cultivate flourishing industrial manufacturing and commercial relationships across both regions.

The Nigerian–Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) is a bilateral trade body established in 1997 to promote and strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between Nigeria and Indonesia.

NICCI serves as a bridge connecting government institutions, businesses, and investors in both countries by facilitating trade missions, investment forums, business networking, and market-entry support. The Chamber also provides members with key services such as visa facilitation, business advisory, and access to bilateral opportunities across diverse sectors including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and technology.

Over the years, NICCI has played a pivotal role in driving bilateral partnerships, supporting private sector growth, and championing initiatives such as the Nigerian–Indonesian Investment and Trade Forum (NIITF) — a flagship platform for unlocking opportunities and building sustainable cross-border collaborations.

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act 16 of 1995 established the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission established by law to encourage, promote, and coordinate all investments in Nigeria. This act also regulates the participation of foreign businesses in the country. The NIPC Act allows foreign nationals to own up to 100% equity and invest in any business in Nigeria except those indicated on the negative list as defined by section 31 of the Act such as production of arms, ammunition, narcotics and related substances.

The Gemstones Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) is a leading platform dedicated to uniting gemstone miners and marketers while promoting Nigeria’s gemstones both locally and internationally. The association is committed to increasing productivity, adding value, and fostering growth of the Nigerian gem mining industry.

Objectives:

• Protect and promote the interests of miners and marketers.
• Advocate for policies that develop the gemstone business.
• Elevate Nigeria’s gemstone industry through capacity building, ethical standards, and market access

The evolution of the NGF can be tied to two phases; the first being from 1999 to 2008 and the second being from 2009 till date. The first phase is characterized by very minimal activity by the Forum as well as a paltry meeting attendance by members and a weak secretariat. The Secretariat then was merely involved in organizing meetings and collecting annual dues, which was used for running the Secretariat.

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency is a parastatal under the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development. The Agency has the statutory role of providing relevant and up-to-date geosciences information necessary for economic development of Nigeria. This is accomplished through a systematic process of gathering, collating, assessing and disseminating all information related to the country’s rocks, minerals and groundwater resources.

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is the Federal Government of Nigeria’s apex institution for the promotion, development and diversification of exports. NEPC has, over the years, worked to achieve its mandate by:

• Coordinating and harmonising export development and promotion activities in the country
• Taking the lead in all national export programs
• Interfacing with international trade agencies on cooperation and capacity building

The Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in 1960 and it was incorporated in 1966 as a non-profit making organization. Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act of 1948. We operated in a rented apartment for over two decades before we acquired our own permanent property in 1985 which is referred to as “Commerce House”.

Its primary objective is to promote, support or induce Legislative Acts or other measures affecting Trade, Industry, Commerce, Mines and Agriculture as well as representing the opinion of the business community on the above matters in particular, and economy as a whole.

The Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) was founded in 1985 with a primary responsibility to provide a platform for the private sector of France and Nigeria to exchange ideas and enhance economic relations.

Today, FNCCI is a professional organisation with over 500 member companies from all sectors, forming a dynamic and powerful business network across the world.

For many, privatisation and commercialisation are simply a massive fire sale of government assets by the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) and its implementation arm, the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). However, on a scale of one to ten, privatisation and commercialisation combined could be ascribed only about five points out of ten. In comparison, sector reforms alone would account for the remaining five points, which is a whopping 50 percent. But of course, all that the public talks about is “how our collective assets are being disposed of” by the BPE in particular

Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting women’s inclusion at all levels of the Nigerian mineral exploration and mining sector. Our programs, rooted in community engagement, research, capacity building, strategic dialogue, advocacy, and campaigns, are built on principles of partnership and a rights-based approach. WIMIN’s global recognition is founded on equity and the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children affected by artisanal mining. We believe in the transformative power of community engagement, emphasizing collaboration and relationship-building for sustainable development.

The Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) was established in 1957 as an interest group with the objective of articulating business interest in the Niger Delta region and its environ in their transitional period to a post-colonial Nigeria, and thereafter.

She is a premier, the second largest and active chamber of commerce in Nigeria. Presently, PHCCIMA is a grown and still growing body whose broad based mission and vision is building and protecting business while developing people through sharing of relevant knowledge and information to her esteemed membership.

Onitsha Chamber of Commerce is an organization that supports and promotes the interests of the Organized Private Sector (OPS), that is, individuais, professionals or companies doing any form of genuine business.

NSCCIMA serves as a pivotal link fostering business ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Our board and members, composed of leading entrepreneurs, actively cultivate flourishing industrial manufacturing and commercial relationships across both countries.

Nigerian Institute of Welding-Authorized National Body (NIG-ANB) is Nigeria’s technically accredited body for the implementation of International Institute of Welding –International Authorization Board (IIW-IAB) and The Welding Federation (TWF) welder and welding personnel schemes leading to the award of IIW International and TWF continental Diplomas respectively.

An exclusive membership-based network of international business leaders that establishes strategic connections between Canada and Nigeria to foster economic growth, educational advancement, upscale information technology, and usage in agriculture and cultural understanding.

We do not exist to make money, instead, our existence is firmly founded on the need for representing members’ interests. Our members are local business owners. We are an organization made up of local business people to network and promote the interest of the business community.

We also contribute to the linking producers of certain products and services with the customers who require them.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry pioneered the establishment of the chamber movement in Nigeria with its establishment in 1888 when Nigeria was still under British colonial rule. The growth of the chamber movement was however slow during this era and by Independence in 1960, there were only about six Chambers of Commerce in existence. NACCIMA was incorporated in April 1960 as Association of Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria and the Southern Cameroons. In April 1963, it was re-named to Association of Chambers of Commerce and Mines of Nigeria. Finally at an AGM held in Ibadan in 1972, it was agreed to change its name to what it is currently known as today- Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture. This decision was effected in 1975.

Established on 14 November 1994, the Nigerian-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) is dedicated to promoting and stimulating trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Nigeria and India. NICCI provides a structured platform for Nigerian and Indian businesses to engage, collaborate, and address shared interests while strengthening bilateral economic relations between both countries.

The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) is the statutory body regulating Nigeria’s mining engineering, metallurgy and geoscience professions. Established by law in 1990 and operating under the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, it registers practitioners and firms, sets standards, enforces ethics, and combats quackery across the sector.