The National Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Cooperative Society has made an exciting discovery! They have found valuable sodium deposits in several states of Nigeria, including Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, Osun, Cross River, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Yobe, Oyo, Plateau, and Kaduna. These sodium deposits can be used to produce long-lasting Sodium-ion batteries on a large scale. The Cooperative Society, with its large membership and mining expertise, was able to be the first to discover and extract these minerals. They stumbled upon the rich reserves while conducting routine geological surveys in different regions of the country. The President of the association, Auwalu Dantasidi, expressed their readiness to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to maximize the commercialization of the high-quality sodium across the country. This groundbreaking discovery has the potential to revolutionize various industries and reshape the nation’s energy landscape. Sodium-ion batteries offer a compelling solution for the transition to renewable energy sources. They can store and release energy at a competitive cost, making them a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. By reducing dependence on finite lithium reserves, Africa can solidify its position as a vital hub in the global green energy revolution. This discovery of sodium deposits is not only a triumph for the mining industry but also a boom for the Nigerian economy.