The beginning of the road
NIGACHEM NIGERIA LIMITED was incorporated in 1987 as a private company with Certificate of Incorporation No. 97718. The Company Memorandum and Articles of Association and subsequent licences permit the Company to engage in Importation, marketing and sales of Commercial or Civil Explosives and related products like Ammonium Nitrate, Detonating Cord, Electric Detonators, Non-Electric Detonators (Nonel), etc. Later in March 2008, Nigachem Nigeria Ltd. had JV Partnership arrangement with Solar Industries India Limited which translated to the establishment of a cartridged emulsion manufacturing factory with an extension for Bulk explosives. The factory was launched/test-run on 30th April 2011 and commenced production on 5th August 2011 and was officially commissioned by the Honourable Minister of Mines & Steel Development, Arc. Musa M. Sada fnia, fnmgs on 19th April, 2013.
We manufacture Emulsion type of Explosives and our brand is called SUPERPOWER. The emulsion type of Explosives is very safe, unlike other types because they only detonate upon introduction of a suitable initiation stimulus.
Nigachem is respected for its corporate social responsibilities particularly in Ogun State where the factory is situated. It has supported schools, has built boreholes, maintains the road linking communities to our factory and maintains a clinic for the Community. We also maintain a football team: Kwande-Nigachem FC.
it all began with Solar
Founded by visionary Shri. Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal, Solar Group has evolved from a single site manufacturing company in 1995 to a globally recognised Industrial Explosives manufacturer today.
With our extensive experience, expertise and potential founded on our years of experience in the Industrial Explosives segment, we have entered into Defence and setup one of the world’s most integrated facilities for Ammunition.
Our innovation edge is rooted in a strategic blend of talented manpower and technological prowess. We bank on our rich experience to create sustainable value and intend to accelerate towards excellence at an impressive pace. We employ a comprehensive suite of robust best practice policies, and are committed to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our people, communities and the environment.
Solar and Nigachem Merge
In a groundbreaking move, two titans of the explosives industry, Solar and Nigachem, have joined forces through a merger in 2011, that promises to reshape the landscape of infrastructure and energy projects around the world. This historic change of name from Nigachem to Solar Nigachem Ltd took place in 2023, which now combined the extensive expertise and resources of two industry leaders, positioning the newly formed entity as a dominant player in the manufacturing of explosives for infrastructure projects.
A new beginning
Key Highlights of the Merger:
1. Enhanced Expertise: The merger of Solar and Nigachem brings together a wealth of technical know-how, research capabilities, and manufacturing expertise. The synergistic combination allows for the development of next-generation explosive materials and technologies that are more efficient, eco-friendly, and safe for infrastructure projects.
2. Global Reach: With a vast global presence, the new entity is well-equipped to meet the rising demand for explosives in construction, mining, and energy projects worldwide. This merger expands their market reach and strengthens their ability to provide timely and efficient solutions to clients across the globe.
3. Sustainability Commitment: Solar's strong commitment to sustainability will be integrated into the newly formed company. This means a concerted effort to develop greener explosives that reduce environmental impact, aligning with the global shift towards eco-friendly practices in the explosives industry.
4. Safety Standards: Nigachem's rigorous safety standards and Solar's technological advancements in monitoring and controlling explosives will be combined to establish new industry benchmarks for safety and compliance, ensuring that infrastructure projects are carried out with the utmost precaution.