Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria

Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria is an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the geological framework of the continental crust of Nigeria, its evolution, and the natural resources it holds. It covers a wide set of topics and provides a detailed description of the rock units of the Nigerian continental crust, their geological settings and structural characteristics, and the potential of their mineral, energy, and water resources. The book discusses the impact of geo-resources on the Nigerian economy, includes recommendations on how to fully exploit geo-resources, and explains how to prevent geological processes that could lead to natural hazards.

FEATURES

• Provides different aspects of the Nigerian continental crust from a multidisciplinary approach
• Draws on the latest findings in geoscience research to present new insights and perspectives into the development and resource potential of the Nigerian continental crust
• Includes multiple case studies to illustrate the exploration and evaluation of the geological resources of Nigeria
• Explores the potential of geological resources for economic and industrial development
• Presents scientific achievements of authors and researchers from various disciplines and provides recommendations for mitigating natural hazards

This handbook is intended for industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students studying earth sciences with a special interest in Africa and learning how its geology impacts the natural resources and overall economy of the continent.

Prof. Silas S. Dada holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria; a M.S. in Mineral Exploration from the University of Ife, Nigeria; a DEA in Tectonics, Geophysics & Geochemistry and a Ph.D. in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Science and Technology (USTL), Montpellier. He is a Certified Geoscientist (COMEG - GEM00156) and a member of the European Association of Geochemists. He is a Fellow of many professional national and international societies and associations. Prof. Dada has published over 60 impactful publications in Precambrian Research and Mineral Exploration and has over 40 years of experience in a variety of geological terrains in mineral exploration and research supervision at the Ph.D. level. He also leads a team of dynamic professional geoscientists at Dasil Geoconsults, a consultancy firm interested in the diffusion of geoscience knowledge.

Prof. Samuel B. Olobaniy obtained his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the Department of Geology and Mineral Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is a member of several professional societies and has headed the Department of Geology at Delta State University, Abraka, and at the University of Lagos at various times. He has been a consultant on several exploration projects both in the oil and solid mineral industries. He has authored and co-authored over 50 scholarly articles published in national and international journals, chapters in books, and conference proceedings. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Mining and Geology and a Member Board of Regents, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.

Dr. Kamaldeen O. L Omosanya is a highly accomplished geoscientist and researcher with a wealth of experience in geology and geophysics. He has worked as a lecturer at OOU, as a postdoc at NTNU, and a senior geoscientist and geologist at Rockseis AS, Timelapsegeo AS, Equinor AS, and SINTEF Petroleum. Additionally, he served as an Associate Professor at IGP, NTNU, and currently runs his own geoscience consultancy, OASISGEOKONSULT, in Trondheim. Kamal has an extensive publication record with over 150 scientific publications in high-impact journals and conferences. His research interests are focused on outcrop modeling, structural geology, seismic interpretation, and subsurface resource exploration. Kamal is on the editorial board of Scientific Reports (Nature), Marine Geology (Elsevier) and volunteers for the Sedimentologika journal.