ASSESSING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR NIGERIA’S IN-COUNTRY MINERAL BENEFICIATION MANDATE
Nigeria’s government has mandated local mineral beneficiation to shift from raw exports to national industrial growth. This article assesses the legal framework of this directive, analyzing its constitutional basis, statutory context, and potential challenges for existing titleholders regarding legitimate expectations and property rights. It proposes refining the mandate through legislative enactment, prospective application, incentives, due process, and stability mechanisms to ensure successful execution.