Parthian Partners Limited has announced the successful structuring and financing of a landmark N800m commodity-backed trade transaction.

In a statement on Wednesday, Parthian Partners said the deal, which involved the export of 25 metric tonnes of tin sourced from Jos, Nigeria, demonstrates its growing role in bridging the funding gap in Nigeria’s undercapitalised mineral value chain.

Nigeria’s hard commodities sector, particularly tin, lithium, and columbite, continues to show strong export potential amid global demand.

Yet, structural challenges, ranging from aggregation delays to limited access to working capital, have constrained scale. According to recent figures, the broader mining and quarrying sector’s contribution to GDP dropped to 4.38 per cent in Q1 2025, from 5.47 per cent in Q1 2024, despite metal ores recording the highest year-on-year growth rate of 83.55 per cent.

Acting as both structuring adviser and financier, Parthian enabled end-to-end execution by providing flexible working capital, overseeing operational milestones, and ensuring adherence to global trade standards.

The firm’s risk-controlled financing supported key stages of the commodity trade cycle, including sourcing, processing, and logistics, while ensuring supplier credibility and quality through the onboarding of verified local partners and vetted processors.

Speaking on the transaction, Investment Banking Manager at Parthian Partners, Mr. Itoro Nehemiah, who led the structuring of the deal, said, “This transaction reflects our belief that capital must flow to where it creates the most value. By delivering timely, structured funding to credible supply chains, we’re enabling Nigerian exporters to participate more competitively in global commodity markets. Our approach is practical, risk-aware, and tailored to the realities of commodity trading in sub-Saharan Africa.

“We are building Nigeria’s commodity financing infrastructure, one transaction at a time. This deal is more than a single success. It is a signal of what’s possible when capital meets discipline in a sector that is hungry for both.”

Parthian’s role in this transaction highlights its commitment to unlocking trapped value in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. Through a hands-on understanding of the commodity lifecycle and institutional-grade transaction oversight, the firm continues to deliver innovative financing that balances speed with control.

Parthian Partners Limited is a financial services group with expertise in fixed income, structured finance, equity markets, and M&A advisory. It is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.