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Get PriceMining & Solid Minerals Sector Nigerian Coal Corporation Location of the Industry Enugu Ownership Structure 100% Govt Owned The Nigerian Coal Corporation was established in 1950 and it is 100% owned by the FGN The headquarter is located at No 25 Okpara Avenue Enugu SECTOR DATA Coal exploration in Nigeria started as far back as 1916
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