Gypsum Mining in Nigeria Explained: Deposits, Uses and Value
13 October 2026 - Naira BriefingGypsum is essential to the cement and construction industry — it regulates how cement sets and is the raw material for plaster of Paris and plasterboard. Nigeria has deposits but still imports a share for its large cement sector, which ties part of the market to the dollar and the exchange rate.
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Where it fits
- Cement — added to control setting time.
- Plaster of Paris and boards — finishing and construction.
- Imports — still needed to meet industrial demand.
The construction-cost link
Because some gypsum is imported and cement production relies on FX-linked inputs, gypsum sits in the same building-cost story as limestone and cement and salt. A weaker naira raises the cost of imported grades, feeding through to construction — the broader point behind building-material prices.
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