A solar-powered steel plant billed as sub-Saharan Africa’s largest gets 500 hectares in Niger State, as Raj Gupta’s African Industries expands.
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Key Facts
—The grant: Niger State gave 500 hectares to Abuja Steel Mills, part of Raj Gupta’s African Industries Group.
—The plan: A dedicated solar farm and industrial park, billed as sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar-powered steel plant.
—The company: African Industries dates to 1970s Nigeria and runs about 31 plants with roughly 10,000 workers.
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