Nigeria and South Africa Sign Mineral Cooperation Agreement to Promote Economic Diversification Nigeria and South Africa recently signed a mineral development cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in the mining sector, promoting technology exchange, and investment. This move is part of Nigeria's strategy to reduce its reliance on oil and drive economic diversification. As a leading mining power in Africa, South Africa will assist Nigeria in developing its abundant mineral resources, including gold, iron ore, and lithium. The Nigerian government stated that the agreement will create job opportunities and enhance the added value of the mining industry in the country.