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NUJ confers Award on Engr. Shuaibu Kabir Bello, MD of Kaduna...
"Under his stewardship, the sector has witnessed renewed visibility, strategic reforms and growing investor interest, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation," the...
How unregulated artisanal mining fuels Nasarawa’s out of school children phenomenon
By Chris Nyamtu* Mother's and children at a mining site/Photo: Chris Nyamtu
In Nasarawa State, a disturbing trend is unfolding. As the solid minerals sector...
Mining Equipment Maintenance in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
By Toks Aregbesola
Introduction:As previously mentioned, Nigeria's mining sector holds significant potential for economic growth and diversification, boasting a wide array of solid minerals. However,...
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Hot on the heels of Nigeria’s unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country’s mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition, the organisers of the Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo have...
*NEPC officials with a group of Miners at a recent event in Kano
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called for an end to the export of raw non-metallic minerals, urging stakeholders to embrace value addition, quality certification and...
Botswana’s exports to the United States, including its globally renowned natural diamonds, are once again entering the American market duty-free following the expiry of temporary U.S. tariffs on 24 July 2026.
According to an official update, the expiration of Section...
On 16th July 2026, the Edo State chapter of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) organized a one day workshop on Ordinance and explosives, in collaboration with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the EOD department of the...
By Adesuwa Dan-Princewill As a mother and a Nigerian, a heavy cloud has finally lifted from my heart. It is simply beautiful to welcome good news for a change, and my home, like many across the nation, is filled...
By Toks AregbeaolaThe decision to buy new or used mining equipment is one of the most financially significant choices a mine will make. In many Nigerian operations, this decision is often driven by upfront cost rather than a structured...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded Brentex Petroleum Services Limited on the significant progress recorded on its Steel Pipe Induction Bending and Coating Facility at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne Port, Rivers State, describing...
*Photo: Governor Uba Sani(middle) at the signing of the MoUs *
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $500 million with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to unlock the state's solid minerals potential and drive...
Determined to usher a new lease of life for African economies, Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have called for stronger African control over the continent’s vast mineral resources, advocating data sovereignty, regional collaboration and strategic financing as...
The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC) has confirmed the death of one of its officers during an attack at an illegal mining site in Korokpa VILLAGE, Niger State.
According to a statement signed...
