The Geopolitical and Economic Imperative: Kano’s Reckoning with its Subterranean Wealth,-By Halima Imam
*Photo:Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State * For centuries, Kano, Nigeria's ancient commercial heart, has thrived on the hustle of its markets and the flow of international trade, its identity cemented as the "Centre of Commerce." *Hon Hamza Safiyanu Kachako, Kano State Commissioner for Mineral Resources* Yet, beneath its sprawling metropolis and the farmlands of its surrounding Local Government Areas lies...
WIMIN partners Miss Universe Nigeria, unveils Crown made entirely of Nigerian gemstones at beauty queen’s send-off party
By Shakirudeen BankoleThe reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, Ms. Basil Onyinyechi, will be representing Nigeria at 74th edition of the prestigious global beauty pageant set to take place at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, 2025.As part of efforts to boost her chances of victory at the contest, the Women in Mining Nigeria...
Segilola Resources Cements Leadership Role in Nigeria’s Mining Future
*Photo L-R : Sustainability Officer, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), Benson Onwusa; Sustainability Analyst, Onyen Corporation, Elizabeth Akiboye; Senior Geologist, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), Olufemi Olubi; Social and Community Officer, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), Bolaji Alayande; and Environment Lead, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), David Mbrekpadiaha; at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week (NMW), recently held in Abuja.* ...
EFCC Chairman warns Miners, Dealers in Gemstone against involvement in Money Laundering
*Photo:Mr. Ola Olukoyede* The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has warned miners and dealers in precious metals and stones in Nigeria to desist from being used as conduit pipes to launder illicit funds and finance terrorism and refrain from sabotaging the efforts of the federal government geared towards ending insecurity and economic...
Alake charges investors to increase stakes in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector
Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr Dele Alake has charged investors to increase their investment stakes in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, following positive reforms that promise higher returns. Speaking on the theme "Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share" at this year's China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake impressed his hosts with security reforms, including the Mining Marshals and the satellite mines...
Lithium boom has reshaped Nasarawa’s economy, says Prof Haruna, former NASENI EVC
*Photo:L-R: The Vice President, North-Central of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Rachel Serumum Ugye; the Chairman Nigeria Society of Engineers(NSE), Lafia Branch, Engr. Simon Obagu; a former Executive Vice Chairman/CE of NASENI, Prof. M. S. Haruna; and Engr. Mustapha Usman, Project Manager AMEDI Lafia during the 2025 Engineering week/Dinner/Award Night of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lafia Branch* Former...
SCUML Tasks Precious Metal Dealers on Compliance with Regulations
The Sokoto Zonal Coordinator of the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Ahmadu Bello, has charged dealers in precious metals and stones within the Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to ensure they conduct their activities lawfully to avoid conflict with the law. He stated this in Sokoto...
Expert urges FG to remove burden of power generation from mining firms
An energy expert, Ms Rahila Thomas, has called for the establishment of a high-level inter-ministerial committee to address the burden on mining companies that largely self-generate power for their operations.Thomas, the Country Director of Energy Markets and Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.She said...
Uzodinma-led National Economic Council committee to fight rising cases of solid minerals theft
The National Economic Council is alarmed at the rate at which Nigeria's solid minerals are being mined and stolen and has therefore expanded the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control to cover mining.Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who is chair of the committee, told journalists in Abuja on Thursday that the expanded mandate...
Oyo governor backs RMAFC’s new mineral data revenue monitoring template, says this would boost mining remittance
Pix l-r: Prof. Olusegun A. Wright; Mr Abiodun Oni; Akeem O. Amosun; B.B Shetima; Engr. Adeniran Ajibade and Mr Dele Ayanleke at the event... A speedy implementation of the new solid mineral data rendition template for effective revenue monitoring is welcome as it will ensure prompt and accurate remittance of mining revenues to the Federation Account.Oyo State Governor,...
