Built around a licence.
The New Concord Info-Tech International Ltd is a Nigerian industrial company licensed to manufacture explosives, and licensed to import, store and supply them. From that licensed core it operates mining and quarrying, gemstone trading and lapidary, and heavy equipment supply.
The company was founded in 2010 in Ibadan and formally incorporated in April 2021 as The New Concord Info-Tech International Ltd (RC 1787616). But the credential it was built around is older than the company itself — Kabir Bukola Salami held an explosives magazine licence in the late 2000s, and New Concord grew out of it.
Fourteen years later that base has grown to over ₦5 billion in stock and assets, 200+ completed projects, and a second explosives licence: a manufacturing licence (Civil), granted in 2026, authorising local production of detonators, cast boosters, detonating cord and cartridge explosives.
“At the heart of our vision is a self-reliant and globally competitive explosives industry for Nigeria. What began with a licence to import and sell explosives has become a licence to manufacture them here. That licence is the foundation for local production of detonators, cast boosters, detonating cord and cartridge explosives — and for the supply-chain resilience Nigeria’s mining and industrial sectors need.”
Kabir Bukola Salami
Founder & CEO
History
Built around a licence.
Our explosives magazine licence predates the company. Kabir Bukola Salami held it first, and New Concord was built around it.
- Late 2000sMajor achievement
Explosives Magazine Licence obtained
Authorising storage and distribution of ammonium nitrate, detonators, cast boosters and related explosives. This licence — rare, and tightly controlled in Nigeria — became the foundation the company was built on.
- 2010Foundation
Company founded
The New Concord Info-Tech International Ltd established in Ibadan by Kabir Bukola Salami, expanding from the licensed explosives base into mining and quarrying.
- 2012Growth
Gemstone trading expansion
International market connections established, supplying gems globally alongside the core explosives business.
- 2015Expansion
Heavy equipment division launched
Articulated vehicle sales added, completing the offer for mining and construction clients.
- 2018Innovation
Lapidary services introduced
Cutting and polishing brought in-house, capturing gemstone value domestically.
- April 2021Achievement
Official incorporation
Formally incorporated as The New Concord Info-Tech Int'l Ltd, RC 1787616.
- 2024Growth
₦5B+ asset base reached
Including magazine storage facilities, import licences and mining equipment. 200+ projects completed.
- 2025Expansion
Regional expansion planning
Programme initiated to extend explosives distribution across West Africa.
- 2026Major achievement
Explosives Manufacturing Licence (Civil) granted
Authorising local production of electric and non-electric detonators, cast boosters, detonating cord and cartridge explosives. Facility siting in progress.
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By the numbers
Fourteen years of it.
- Years in operation
- In stock and assets
- Projects completed
- Clients served
- Safety record
Vision & mission
What we are for.
Vision
To be a leader in Nigeria's mining and industrial sectors, driving innovation, sustainability and ethical business practices.
Mission
Deliver world-class solutions in mining, gemstone trading and explosives management while fostering long-term relationships with clients and partners.
Core values
- 01Integrity
- A commitment to ethical practices in all dealings — honesty, transparency and responsibility in every operation.
- 02Innovation
- Employing advanced techniques and technology in mining and quarrying to continuously improve and modernise our approach.
- 03Sustainability
- Prioritising environmentally friendly operations, balancing growth with environmental stewardship.
- 04Excellence
- An uncompromising commitment to quality in all services, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.
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Leadership
Who runs this?
Certified mining engineers, geologists, explosives specialists, blasting engineers, equipment operators, and safety officers — backed by decades of combined industry experience.
Kabir Bukola Salami
Founder & CEO
Secured the explosives licences upon which The New Concord was built and leads the company’s strategic growth as a licensed explosives manufacturer and importer, with a focus on building a compliant, reliable and integrated mining and explosives business.
- Explosives licensing & compliance
- Strategic planning
- Business development
Mrs. Aderonke Salami
Chief Financial Officer
Manages the company's financial strategy and sustainable growth.
- Financial management
- Risk assessment
- Investment strategy
Engr. Alagada Olufemi Emmanuel
Chief Technical Officer
Oversees the explosives storage facilities and import operations, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and international safety standards across the company’s technical operations.
- Explosive materials management
- Safety protocols
- Technical operations
Why the name
On “Info-Tech”.
It is part of our registered name and has been since incorporation. It does not describe a second business. We do not build software, and we never have.
Talk to us.
Whether you are buying explosives, contracting a site, or exploring a partnership — start here.