The Mining Marshals has announced a shutdown of a lithium mining operation in Libata, Kebbi State, for alleged violations of mining law and for defrauding government of an estimated ₦1.43 trillion.John Onoja, Assistant Commandant of Corps and Commander of...
*Photo: CEO of CJID, Dapo Olorunyomi OON*
History was made on Thursday, 31st July 2025 as the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) launched Nigeria’s first ever
subnational Openness Index on Press Freedom.
Supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in...
*Photo: Governor Abdullahi A. Sule(right) during the visit on Wednesday*
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025, visited Diamond New Energy Lithium Processing Plant in Endo community of Nasarawa Local Government Area.
Governor Sule...
The stranded Nigerians in Central Africa Republic CAR have finally arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui.
It will be recalled that through a viral video, some Nigerian miners called for help and there was immediate intervention and swift...
*Photo : Malam Adamu Ibrahim Dabo, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources(left) during an assessment tour at a mining site located in Zainabi village, Doguwa Local Government Area of the state*
In its continuous...
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eleven suspected illegal miners for engaging in mining activities without requisite licences.
They were arrested on Thursday July 24, 2025, at Emem-Asuk community,...
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has successfully apprehended 11 Chinese nationals and seized a substantial array of heavy-duty vehicles and mining equipment in a sweeping clampdown on illicit galamsey activities at Bole/Bamboi in the Savannah...
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By Martha AgasExperts have linked the rise in Nigeria’s mining revenue to new licence rates and strategic promotion of the sector, which has led to increased investment.The Minster of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated that in 2024, Nigeria’s...
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By Martha Agas The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), has urged the government to provide incentives for mining operators to further raise the sector’s contribution to the GDP.The National President of MAN, Dele Ayankele, made the call in a...
*Photo L-R: Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB and Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, Director Corporate Services, NCDMB*
Two senior officials of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, Director, Corporate Services, and Dr. Obinna...
