Contains details on the geological units of Nigeria and the associated mineral resources. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 discusses the geology of the crystalline rocks and their regional distribution while the sedimentary basins constitute the subject of Part 2. Part 3 takes the mineral resources of Nigeria one on one, their geological environment, mode of occurrence, localities and where possible the reserves estimation. Thereafter, an account of the previous and current mining policies (including that of petroleum) of the Nigerian government is given and goes ahead to list some specific investment opportunities in the solid minerals sector.

GEOLOGY - IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS

The Basement Complex
The Younger Granites
GEOLOGY - SEDIMENTARY BASINS
Cretaceous - Cenozoic Magmatism and Volcanism
The Benue Trough
The Bornu Basin (Nigerian Sector of the Chad Basin)
The Sokoto Basin (Nigerian Sector of the Iullemmeden Basin)
The Mid-Niger (Bida) Basin
The Dahomey Basin
MINERAL RESOURCES
The Niger Delta Basin
Solid Mineral Resources
Petroleum Resources
Policy Issues and Development Options.