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The company said it will supply the nation\u2019s central bank, as well as the jewelry and electronic industries, and source its gold from states such as Zamfara, Kebbi and Kwara.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria\u2019s first gold refinery, located in the southwestern state of Ogun, is scheduled to be completed by the end of June, according to Kian Smith Trade &#38; Co, the local company developing it. 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