*Photo: Governor Ademola Adeleke*
As someone from Plateau State, where the solid minerals sector has long been exploited without fostering lasting economic benefits, I have always believed that Nigeria’s untapped mineral wealth could fuel the nation’s growth. With more than...
*Photo: Kano State Commissioner Ministry of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza(facing the camera) speaking on Thursday in his office while welcoming the Management staff of the State History and Culture Bureau*
Kano State Government under the leadership...
The unabated and uncontrollable activities of artisanal miners on the land of the University of Ilesa, Osun State needs urgent government attention to ensure that the university is not pushed into extinction.This was the sum of a recent warning...
*Photo: Dele Ayanleke, National President, Miners Association of Nigeria, speaking at the NEITI Public Presentation of 2022 & 2023 Solid Minerals Audit Report in Abuja on Wednesday*
National President of Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN),
Mr. Dele Ayanleke has said the Solid Minerals...
The solid minerals sector contributed ₦1.137 trillion in direct payments to the purses of various government levels from 2007 to 2023, the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has revealed. NEITI disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development *
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has reaffirmed the federal government's determination to reposition Nigeria’s mining sector as a robust revenue source for the country.
Addressing participants of...
The Lagos State Safety Commission has urged Sand Miners and Dredgers in the State to be mindful of the importance of their lives while at dredging locations and mining sites in all nooks and crannies of the state.
The...
*Photo:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake (Right) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Shaeed Al-Shamsi during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development office in Abuja, on Oct. 29, 2024*
The...
The Senate ad hoc committee investigating alleged corruption and inefficiency at Ajaokuta Steel Company and at the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) has uncovered illegal mining activities at the NIOMCO in Itakpe, Kogi State.Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi...
Five people have been arrested in Nasarawa State by Mining Marshals (MM)for illegal mining.
The three Chinese and two Nigerians nationals were arrested on Monday for illegal mining of Fluorite, Zinc, Lead and Tin.
They have reportedly been operating...
