Miners Association of Nigeria to northern governors: Go after bandits, not legal miners
*President of MAN, Dele Ayanleke The recent call by Northern leaders for the Federal government to suspend mining activities across Northern Nigeria for six months will not address the region’s deepening insecurity, the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said. Northern leaders met recently at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House under the auspices of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF)...
Call for ban on mining by northern leaders is classic escapism. It’s time to get serious
*Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President By Kayode Ogunbunmi, Yahaya Abdul-Qudus Shola and Patrick OdiegwuRecently, state governors met in Kaduna along with leaders of traditional institutions to deliberate on the scourge of insecurity that has held the region, even more than other parts of Nigeria hostage and has placed Nigeria within the crosshairs of revanchist US administration. The session,...
Illegal Mining: Nigeria’s Security and Economic Crisis,- By Halima Imam
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake* The rampant issue of illegal mining in Nigeria has transcended a simple economic crime to become a critical national security threat. Endemic across various states rich in solid minerals like gold, lithium, and tantalite, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions, this illicit activity starves the Federal Government of crucial revenue,...
How appropriate equipment forges mining success (or failure) in Nigeria
By Toks Aregbesola The Nigerian mining sector stands at a critical juncture, poised for growth yet frequently held back by operational inefficiencies. While geology and policy set the stage, the true determinant of a mine's profitability and sustainability often comes down to a deceptively simple factor: the equipment. For a mining operation in Nigeria, the choice between appropriate, well-maintained...
How can Nigeria’s Mining Laws and the Gold & Gemstone Conference assist in the effort to Counter the “Country of Particular Concern Crises'”: A Barometer of Risk
By Adesuwa Dan-Princewill I was recently in the office of a friend's upscale Real Estate office and as we exchanged pleasantries and soon got to the hot topic of US President Trump's declaration that Nigeria is a Country of Particular Concern ( CPC ). It soon became obvious that sore nerves are at various levels of sensitivity.This pronouncement...
Ghana announces higher mineral royalties in 2025 despite declining production
Ghana experienced a rise in mineral royalty revenue in 2025 even though overall mineral production has dropped, according to new figures released by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The data shows that gains from strong global commodity prices have outweighed the impact of reduced output, resulting in an increase in royalties paid to the state.Key minerals such as...
BOI disburses over N1.27t to solid minerals, other sectors
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has revealed that it disbursed over N1.27 trillion to enterprises across 14 key sectors of the economy, including solid minerals, in 2024. The move, according to BOI’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, directly and indirectly supported more than 900,000 jobs nationwide. He disclosed this on Tuesday, during Day 2 of the 10th Nigeria Energy...
NCDMB Emerges Best Agency in Ease Of Doing Business for the 4th Year
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has won the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Transparency and Efficiency Champion Award for the fourth consecutive year. The Board topped the Ease of Doing Business rankings in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The award was presented on December 2, 2025, at the State House in Abuja. Executive Secretary Engr. Felix...
Insecurity: Northern Govs urge Tinubu to suspend mining activities for 6 months
Northern leaders have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a six-month suspension of mining activities across the North, describing it as a necessary step to disrupt criminal networks and curb the escalating wave of banditry.Speaking after a joint meeting in Kaduna, the 19 northern states governors and leading traditional rulers also agreed to establish a N1 billion...
WIMIN’s 4th Jewelry and Gemstone Conference closes with glamorous gala night
By Shakirudeen Bankole, Lagos After a one-week long activities, spanning master classes, technical sessions, keynote addresses, panel discussions, fashion runway and debates, the 4th edition of the Jewelry and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition, organised by Women In Mining Nigeria, ended glamorously in Lagos on Saturday, November 29, 2025. A carefully put-together Gala Night, where the invaluable worths of the different rare...
