I remain deeply committed to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s mineral resources- Dele Alake
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has reiterated his commitment to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria's mineral resources in ways. that create real jobs, strengthen local communities, and add lasting value to the economy. Alake made this promise in his new year message. The Minister said "As we enter 2026,...
Kaduna Mining Development Company celebrates Gov Uba Sani at 55
Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) has congratulated Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State on his 55th birthday anniversary. In the birthday message, KMDC saidGov Sani's "visionary leadership continues to inspire growth and transformation across Kaduna State." "We deeply appreciate your unwavering support to KMDC, particularly through strategic policy formulation, timely interventions, guidance, and creating vital links with foreign investors all of...
Major Drivers of Growth in the Nigerian Mining Industry in 2025
*Photo L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake and Director General of Mining Cadastre Office, Engr Obadiah Simon Nkom* Introduction The mining sector, in 2025, was pivotal as Nigeria continues its push towards economic diversification away from oil dependency. The industry recorded a robust 4.61% growth in the second quarter of the year, contributing 4.6% to the nation's GDP—a...
Reassessing Taxation and Sustainable Growth in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
With reference to a recent article published in The Miners online Newspaper of December 27, 2025, titled “APC Chieftain Seeks Inclusion of Mining in FG’s Tax Reform Outlook,” it is important to clarify certain issues and present a balanced perspective on taxation and sustainable growth within Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Nigeria is endowed with vast solid mineral resources that are...
APC chieftain seeks inclusion of mining in FG’s tax reform outlook
A public policy analyst and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Bola Babarinde, has urged the Federal Government to fully integrate Nigeria’s solid minerals sector into ongoing tax reforms.Babarinde, a former APC Chairman, South Africa Chapter, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, cautioned that excluding mining revenues would undermine equity, peace and national development.He described the setting...
Segilola Resources celebrates Christmas with over 2,000 Osun Host Community families
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine operator, has wrapped up 2024 with a large-scale Christmas celebration for its host communities in Osun State.The event, held on December 20 at the Iperindo town hall, brought together families from surrounding communities for a day of music, games, performances and gift-sharing.At the event, more than 2,000 children and...
Ghana: IMF Report Discloses US$214 Million Losses from Gold for Reserves Programme
Operational costs from Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) alongside trading shortfalls have driven losses under the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Gold for Reserves (G4R) programme to US$214 million within the first nine months of 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Fifth Review report. The disclosure is contained in the IMF staff report on Ghana’s three year Extended Credit Facility...
Kano State EXCO approves appointment of Management and Board Members of Kano State Mining Company
*Photo:Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State* The Kano State Executive Council has approved the appointment of Management and Board Members of the Kano State Mining Company(KSMC). The approvals were announced at a press briefing by the Commissioner for information and internal Affairs Ibrahim Waiya following the outcome of the Council’s 35th meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at...
Kaduna Mining Development Company to be listed on Nigerian Stock Market by 2026 – MD, Engr. Shuaibu Kabir Bello
*Photo: Engr. Shuaibu Kabir Bello, Managing Director of Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC)* The Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) is set to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Market by 2026, opening up public investment opportunities and a new chapter of growth for the company.Managing Director of the company,Engr. Shuaibu Kabir Bello, stated this on Wednesday, while providingupdates on the...
China Mining Federation of Nigeria denies allegations of infiltration in Solid Minerals Sector
The China Mining Federation of Nigeria has denied allegations of “Chinese infiltration” in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, describing the claims as false and unfounded. A report, ‘Silent Conquest: The Chinese Infiltration of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector’, recently launched by rights group, Renevlyn Development Initiative, RDI, decried exploitation of mineral resources in the country by the Chinese without recourse to the...
