The Solid Minerals Development Fund has announced two live information sessions for prospective applicants seeking grant funding under its EMERGE initiative, as the Federal Government steps up efforts to attract investment and support early-stage projects in Nigeria’s mining sector.

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The sessions will provide interested applicants with guidance on the funding opportunities, eligibility requirements and application process under the programme. The SMDF, an agency of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, disclosed this in a notice issued on Wednesday.

According to the Fund, the interactive sessions will be hosted by the EMERGE team and will allow prospective applicants to ask questions and obtain clarification before submitting their applications.

The first session, which will focus on Exploration and Critical Minerals, is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm. A second session, dedicated to Research and Development, will take place on Friday, August 21, from 11 am to 12 pm.

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The Fund said the sessions were designed to help prospective applicants better understand the opportunities available under the initiative and improve their understanding of the requirements for accessing the grants.

“The sessions are designed to provide applicants with detailed guidance on eligibility requirements, available funding streams and the application process,” the notice stated.

It added that the sessions would create an opportunity for direct engagement between prospective applicants and the team implementing the programme.

“According to the Fund, the interactive sessions will be hosted by the EMERGE team, giving prospective applicants an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification before submitting their applications.”

The SMDF urged individuals, researchers, innovators and other eligible stakeholders interested in developing projects in the solid minerals sector to participate in the sessions.

Applications for the grant funding remain open, with interested applicants directed to the EMERGE application platform for further information and submission of applications.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria