Nigeria spent over N1 trillion on steel importation in 2025, according to available data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS
August 31, 2026
Ajaokuta Steel Company
***As import bill exceeds N1trn
***Minister puts figure at N5.6trn
***Devt represents failed promises
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