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Nigeria launches gold purchase scheme in Kebbi and Osun

Nigeria has started a scheme to purchase gold in Kebbi and Osun states.

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It could affect domestic gold markets and regional mining-sector activity.

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  1. Nigeria starts gold purchase scheme in Kebbi , Osun ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC

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