Tenth anniversary of Nigeria Mining Week is both a celebration and launch pad for future growth – Ayanleke
By Shakirudeen Bankole The annual Nigeria Mining Week (NMW) has retained its reputation as the event where sectoral leaders gather to have conversations that guide the growth and development of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Mr Dele Ayanleke, the National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), stated this Tuesday in his welcome speech delivered at the opening of...
Nigeria Mining Week 2025 is about making Nigerian mining sector globally relevant – Samukelo Madlabane
*Sam Madlabane The Nigerian Mining Week, organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria in partnership with PwC and the Vuka Group, and held under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is arguably the biggest mining event in Nigeria. In this interview, the Event Director - Mining at the VUKA Group, Mr Samukelo Madlabane, spoke on the...
We may partner with China to revive Ajaokuta coy -steel minister
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiabu Abubakar Audu says the ministry is exploring partnership with the Republic of China for the revitalisation of both Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). Abubakar disclosed this at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global...
Solid minerals sector is next driver of Nigeria’s economy, says Alake at Nigeria Mining Week
By Martha Agas The solid minerals sector is poised to be the next main driver of Nigeria’s economy, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development (MSMSD), Dr Dele Alake, has said. Alake spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance. He said the current administration was...
Tinubu urges ECOWAS to criminalise resource theft, illegal mining
By Isaac Aregbesola President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to designate resource theft, illegal mining, and mineral smuggling as international crimes that threaten regional stability. Tinubu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA). The theme of the 2025...
Tinubu opens Nigeria Mining Week 2025, urges stakeholders to ‘turn minerals into miracles’
By Shakirudeen Bankole President Bola Tinubu has stressed the need for Nigeria to move beyond oil and fully harness the economic potential of its vast mineral resources. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. George Akume, at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, Tinubu described the huge allocation to Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector in the...
Nigeria Mining Week: Kano Delegation unveils state’s mineral deposits, solicits investments and partnerships
By Shakirudeen Bankole, Abuja *Photo R-L: Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Hon. Hamza Safiyanu Kachako and Special Assistant to the State Governor on Mining and Natural Resources, Mallam Aminu Abu Ibrahim* *Hon. Hamza Safiyanu Kachako(3rd right) during a session * Kano State Government is among the endowed states with mineral wealth in the country participating at the ongoing Nigeria Mining...
Nigeria Mining Week: Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf excited about attracting investors to Kano State – Hon Hamza Safiyanu Kachako
*Photo: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State * Hon Hamzat Safiyanu Kachako, Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, is representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Nigeria Mining Week. In this interview with TheMiners at the event holding at the Abuja Continental Hotel, he speaks on a wide range of issues.Excerpts: *Hon Hamzat Safiyanu Kachako* You are at...
Nigeria Mining Week: How Nigeria can benefit from $1.2 billion invested in African mineral exploration in one year – Titan Minerals MD , Ghazale
By Shakirudeen Bankole Nigerian exploration and mining companies needs to unlock the massive abundant minerals waiting to be discovered in economic quantities across the country if they are to benefit from the billion dollar investments flowing into Africa every year. Mr. Fadi Abou Ghazale, Chief Executive Officer of Titan Minerals Limited, stated this Monday at the Nigeria Mining Week which started...
FG, investors, operators, others upbeat as 10th Nigeria Mining Week opens in Abuja
By Shakirudeen Bankole, Abuja All is now set for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, as local and international participants set up their stands at the exhibition hall over the weekend. This edition, with the theme: "Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance," opens today at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. It ends on Wednesday, October 13-15, 2025. Vice President...
