The Nasarawa State Government has set up a special team to inspect mining sites across the state to curb environmental…
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An attempt by illegal miners to turn the primary school in Mutun Daya community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger…
The Niger State Government and Russia have taken steps to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining, as Governor Mohammed…
A global investment company called Future Union Holdings has announced a massive \$600 billion plan to support important industries across…
A mining company has started the construction of an 8-kilometre road along Ubegbu–Onuavia in Ihietutu Community, Ivo Local Government Area…
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is working with other agencies to make sure that funding, infrastructure, security, and technical support all match Nigeria’s goals for mining
Mr Adesola Obisola, an economic expert, has urged stakeholders in the mining industry to support the ongoing reforms being implemented by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO).
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said President Bola Tinubu has fully supported him in taking strong action against state governments and others who are interfering with the federal government’s right to manage the mining sector.
President Bola Tinubu’s mining sector reforms have triggered a sixfold surge in revenue, from ₦6 billion to ₦38 billion in 2024, and attracted over $800 million in foreign investments, according to Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake.
The growing demand for gold and critical minerals are fuelling crimes, corruption, instability in Africa, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said.