Nigeria, US sign mining investment pact at UNGA sidelines

Nigeria and the US agreed to boost mining investment during UNGA meetings, targeting Nigeria's lithium, gold, tin, gemstones, iron ore, and phosphate deposits. The deal signals US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains and diversify away from China, though specific terms and investment amounts remain undisclosed. This marks a notable step in US-Nigeria economic diplomacy, with implications for global critical minerals competition.