Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 15 suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Egbetua Community, Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo.Mr. Gbenga Agun, State Commandant of NSCDC, told...
*Photo L-R: Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammad Haliru Dantoro; Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris and Niger State Governor, Umar Bago during the condolence visit to residents of Sabon Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area on Wednesday following a recent...
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...
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractIron ore is a vital mineral resource with significant economic importance. Nigeria is endowed with considerable iron ore deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write-up provides an overview of the occurrences,...
*Photo R-L: Squad Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, AC John O. Attah, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Nkom*
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have...
*Photo: NMCO Director-General, Engr. Simon Obadiah-Nkom*
The Senate has applauded the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) for achieving an impressive revenue milestone of ₦12.2 billion in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a significant leap in the agency’s contribution to...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development.Speaking on Monday while receiving...
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others injured.The explosion occurred on Sunday morning when miners had...
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired military generals of being behind illegal mining activities across Nigeria.
Oshiomhole, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the claim on Friday during the presentation...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria’s coal industry, once a beacon of economic promise, has languished in obscurity for decades. Despite its significant reserves, estimated at over 2 billion metric tons, the sector...
