Edo MAN organises workshop on ordinance safety for members, stakeholders
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 Edo State Police Command.The mandatory safety workshop, aimed at promoting safety, security and professionalism of mining operations had in attendance...
From Classrooms to Boardrooms: Law, Academia, and Unlocking Nigeria’s Resource Sovereignty
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 with profound relief and joy. First came the answer to our prayers with the release of our eight Scripture Union national...
New or used mining equipment? What the numbers really say
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 evaluation of risk, performance, and total lifecycle value. The result is equipment that looks affordable at purchase but becomes expensive...
NCDMB Commends Brentex on $50m Steel Pipe Facility, Assures of Industry Patronage
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 it as a landmark industrial project and a major demonstration of Nigeria's growing status as a leading hub for oil...
Kaduna Governor hosts AFC President/CEO, signs $500 million mining MoUs
*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 industrial transformation. The agreements were formalized onSunday, 26th July, 2026,during a high-level strategic engagement at the Government House in Kaduna, where...
Nigeria, AfDB back African mineral local value addition, data sovereignty
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 essential to ensuring that mineral-rich countries in Africa derive greater economic value from their natural assets.Addressing the Ministerial Forum on...
NSCDC Officer Killed During Raid On Illegal Mining Site In Niger State
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 by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar M.R. Muti, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 at about 2:00pm. The...
Mining Marshals, Kogi monarchs partner against illegal coal mining
*Photo: Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC Attah John Onoja (left), speaking during a visit to the palace of the Ejeh of Ankpa and Chairman of the Ankpa Traditional Council, His Royal Highness Abubakar Ahmed, on Thursday * The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Ankpa Traditional Council in Kogi State have agreed...
Kano Exco approves Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee
*Photo: Kano State Executive Council Meeting, Presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf(right) on Wednesday * The Kano State Executive Council, has approved the formal establishment and full operationalisation of the Kano State Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO), marking a giant stride in the state's mineral resources sector. *R-L : Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi (Accountant General), Engineer Dr. Gaddafi...
EFCC secures conviction of two men, company over illegal mining in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two individuals and a company for illegal mining activities in violation of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.The convicts, Samuel Sunday and Saheed Lawal Akanji, alongside Saaskrona Nigeria Limited, were separately arraigned before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court...
