*Photo L-R: President Bola Tinubu and Dr Dele Alake*
President Bola Tinubu has commended the ongoing efforts of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake to reposition the Solid Minerals sector as a significant revenue earner for Nigeria through...
“Africa’s minerals have powered industrialization elsewhere while our own economies remain under-industrialized. This paradox must end. Our vision must be clear: to move from extractive dependence to transformative industrialization.”With these words, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake *
On Monday, 6 October 2025, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake clocked 69. For many in Nigeria, the name conjures memories of his decades as a journalist and public communicator. These...
The team of TheMiners editors spoke with Engr Adamu Husseini, the Chief Executive Officer, ASBA Wisdom Group on his plans for the COMPANY, expectations for the Nigerian Solid Minerals sector and assessment of the recently concluded AFNIS 2025. Excerpts:Q:AFNIS,...
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged the federal government to give 'urgent and strategic' attention to the development of the mining sector in northern Nigeria as a way to catalyse industrial growth, job creation, and improved livelihoods in...
The Federal Government at the weekend deployed Federal Mines Officers to lead rescue operations at the site of a collapsed mine pit in Kadauri Village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele...
*Scene of a typical illegal mine site
No fewer than 13 bodies have been recovered, while many others are still trapped following the collapse of a mining site in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
One Sani Hassan, who...
*Photo R-L:Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang Zhang (Esther) and Governor Dapo Abiodun*
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for industries, following a high-level visit from the Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang...
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. has raised concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities along its gas pipeline network, warning of grave safety and environmental risks.
Country Head of External Relations (Nigeria), Mr Temitope Sodeinde, issued the warning during...
*Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State*
Edo State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce spanning 98 countries across Europe and Africa.
The agreement...
