Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed grave concerns over the financial impact of illegal mining, stating that the revenue lost far exceeds Nigeria’s entire budget.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today...
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (middle) flanked by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Mary Ogbe(left) and Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund, Hajia Fatima Umaru Shinkafi(right), during the Budget defense session at NASS on Friday*
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By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).
Nigeria, blessed with an abundance of natural resources, remains a land of untapped potential when it comes to mineral wealth. While the country has historically leaned on oil as...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comeg.
AbstractNigeria is endowed with significant coal deposits, which have been utilized for decades. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the occurrences of coal in Nigeria, the various mining methods employed, the challenges faced...
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) announces the debut of a TV drama series, "Hidden Riches," that seeks to uniquely tell the story of the complexities and potential of Nigeria's mining sector.
Featuring a stellar cast that includes Sydney...
*Photo: Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources (2nd right)*
Farmers across Kano State have been told to desist from selling Farmlands to Foreigners and other individuals with questionable identities.
Mallam Adamu Ibrahim Dabo, Director...
By Okey Ikechukwu
Let us start the new year on this column by looking at the mining sector and some matters arising therein. This is particularly important because of the much-talked-about need for alternative streams of largescale income for the...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng.
Small-scale and artisanal mining (ASM) represents a significant, albeit underdeveloped, segment of Nigeria’s mining sector. ASM activities are dispersed across various regions, encompassing diverse minerals such as gold, tin, columbite, and gemstones. These...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comeg
IntroductionSilicate minerals, composed primarily of silicon and oxygen, form the largest group of minerals in the Earth's crust. They are foundational to many industries and essential for various products ranging from construction materials to...
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly held a public hearing to deliberate on a proposed bill aimed at regulating mining activities in the state. The event, organized by the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, sought input from...
