Ongoing
PRODUCTION OF SODIUM SILICATE FROM RICE HUSK ASH (RHA) AND OTHER CROP RESIDUE/ WASTES
This project aims to recover silica and other valuable bio-based materials from Rice Husk Ash (RHA) generated in selected rice mills. The recovered materials are being utilized for the production of sodium silicate, supporting local material substitution...
October 2025
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Completed
COLLECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NICKEL FROM SELECTED SITES
Date of Implementation 2nd Quarter Project Location Taraba, Bauchi, Kaduna, Nasarawa Status/Level of completion The...
April 2025
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Planned
COLLECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LITHIUM FROM SELECTED SITES
Date of Implementation 1st Quarter Project Location Ekiti, Cross-River, Kwara and Bauchi. Status/Level of completion The collection and characterization of Lithium 100%...
November 2025
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Planned
SAMPLE COLLECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TALC DEPOSITS
Talc, a soft Magnesium silicate mineral, is widely used in cosmetics for its absorbent and smoothing properties and in pharmaceuticals, paints, ceramics and plastics. This project aims to collect, characterized and analyzed talc from some states across...
November 2025
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Completed
CHARACTERIZATION OF MONAZITE DEPOSITS FOUND IN NIGERIA
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral and a significant source of earth elements like cerium and lanthanum, along with thorium and uranium. It is used in electronics and catalysts as well as nuclear energy (thorium). Date of Implementation 1st...
January 2025
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Completed
RMRDC ISO 9001: 2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) CERTIFICATION OF THE COUNCIL
The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation Project was initiated to institutionalize a culture of quality, process efficiency, and continual improvement across all operations of the Council. It involves documentation, standardization,...
April 2025
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DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF THE DATABASE ON RAW MATERIALS COMMODITY PRICE INDEX INTO THE NRMIMS
This project involves designing, developing, and embedding a comprehensive database that tracks and analyses price trends of key raw materials across Nigeria and global markets. The system aims to provide real-time, evidence-based data to support...
January 2025
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DEVELOPMENT OF DATABASE ON SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATIVE STATISTICS (SAS)
The System of Administrative Statistics (SAS) is a centralized platform for capturing, analysing and reporting Council’s internal administrative, operations, Research process/outcomes and other relevant data. It supports automation of routine reporting,...
January 2025
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NIGERIA RAW MATERIALS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NRMIMS) AND THE RAW MATERIALS E-REGISTRATION PORTAL (RME-REGP).
These platforms are designed to provide comprehensive data on raw materials’ availability, location, and industrial potential across the country, thereby enhancing informed decision-making for investors, stakeholders, manufacturers, and policymakers.
October 2024
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THE RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC ROADMAP (2025-2034)
This project entails the development and launch of RMRDC’s 10-year strategic roadmap aimed at guiding Nigeria’s raw materials sector. The roadmap provides a framework for policy direction, research and development priorities, value addition...
February 2025
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MAINTENANCE OF PATENTS VALIDITY
Sustaining RMRDC’s Patents validity through annuity renewals. 90% completed —annuities for 40 Patents remitted to Patents Registry, Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment (FMITI). 10 renewal certificates issued by Patents Registry...
May 2025
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Planned
DEVELOPMENT OF SUGAR BEET VALUE CHAIN IN NIGERIA
Establishment of sugar beet production and processing technology as an alternative source of industrial sugar, enhancing local self-sufficiency and supporting the sugar industry.
August 2025
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FMST SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXPOSITION SERIES: A HISTORY OF AWARDS FOR RMRDC HMST, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu presents a plaque to DG/CEO, RMRDC,Prof Hussaini Doko Ibrahimat FMST Science, Technolo...