Kano Solid Minerals Commissioner, others attend SMDF Workshop on anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing
*Photo: Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Hon. Hamza Safiyanu Kachako(left), speaking at the event* Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Hon. Hamza Safiyanu Kachako, Permanent Secretary, Engineer Mansur Yakubu, Directors, Senior Staff and other stakeholders in the sector on Monday, 25th August, 2025 attended a One Day Workshop on ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND...
Alake orders Marshals to seal off illegal gold mining site in FCT
*Photo: Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Attah Onoja(centre) and other officials during the enforcement exercise* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday directed the Mining Marshals to seal off an illegal gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) . The Minister’s directive followed an earlier...
Nigeria Gemstones and Jewelries Expo 2025 climaxes in Ibadan with calls for stronger partnerships, sustainable financing
By Shakirudeen Bankole/ IbadanAs the Nigeria Gemstones and Jewelries Expo and Conference climaxed at the International Conference Center of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State, stakeholders have called for policy support to improve access to funding, proper integration of artisanal miners and simplification of licensing procedures.They said these demands are crucial to creating more job opportunities, resolving recurring...
Mining firm begins construction of ₦3b 8km rural road in Ebonyi community
By Douglas Okoro An indigenous mining firm, Ambertone Logistics Company, has commenced construction of an 8 kilometre road along Ubegbu–Onuavia in Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Mr Ebuka Iwuji, a management staff of the company, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ishiagu that the project was awarded at the cost of...
Dangote Cement celebrates Int’l Youth Day at Obajana
The Dangote Cement company's operations policy is in line with the United Nations’ ideals of empowering the youth for social and economic development of societies. The Obajana Plants Director, Nawabuddin Azad, said this when the company marked the International Youth Day at its Obajana plant, Kogi.Azad, who was represented by the General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, spoke on the...
Gemstones Expo: We plan to streamline licensing, regulatory framework, others – Alake
From Shakirudeen Bankole/IbadanAt the Nigeria Gemstones and Jewelries Expo.and.Conference holding at the International Conference Center at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State,.the Federal Governememt has announced plans to further streamline licensing procedures and regulatory frameworks to help investors maximise opportunities in the sector. The conference, organised by the Gemstones and Jewelries Miners and Marketers Association (GMMA), under the leadership.of...
Financial experts, at Gemstone Conference in Ibadan reassures on adequate funding for operators, new entrants
By Shakirudeen Bankole/ Ibadan Contrary to popular insinuations that lack of funding is the bane of the Nigerian Solid Mineral sector, experts in major financial Institutions have revealed that funding is actually available and in sufficient proportion.The revelation came at the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Nigeriam Gemstone and Jewelries Expo 2025, held at the...
Nigeria Gemstone Conference opens in Ibadan, targets industry’s sustainable growth
The Nigeria Gemstone and Jewellery Expo today opens in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a focus on exploring opportunities for sustainable development and investment in the gemstone sector.The Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) President, Mr Adeniran Ajibade, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, explained that the conference would bring together industry players, policymakers,...
Nigeria and Japan align Mining Plans, Seek Cooperation on Investment at TICAD9
*Photo R-L:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.Dele Alake in a warm handshake with President, Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, Mr.Michio Daito after the talks in Yokohama on the sideline of just-concluded 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security...
FG launches 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week
*Engr Faruk Yabo announces the launch of the Nigeria Mining Week By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has today inauguratesd the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, with the theme Mining from Progress to Global Relevance. Alake, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Faruk Yabo, launched the event at a news...
