Edo signs $250 million investment deal with EuroAfrica CCI on mining and other sectors
*Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State* Edo State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce spanning 98 countries across Europe and Africa. The agreement was signed on Monday, 22nd September 2025,during the 2025 Edo State Global Investment Summit, which took place in Glasgow, Scotland,...
PTDF, UNIJOS organise skills enhancement workshop for miners in Plateau State
The University of Jos is playing host to a two-day capacity-building workshop for miners in Plateau State organised by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund and the University of Jos. It has the theme of, "Safety, Sustainability, and Community Development in Mining”. Speaking at the Thursday opening ceremony, the organisers called on stakeholders in the mining sector to embrace modern mining...
At UNGA, Shettima showcases Nigeria’s $200bn Energy Transition minerals to global investors
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors, emphasizing the need for partnerships to fully maximize the country’s multi-billion, multi-faceted investment prospects. VP Shettima stated this at the Roundtable hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), with the theme “Risk, Reform, Return,” held on the margins of the ongoing 80th Session of the United...
UNGA 2025: Tinubu seeks reform of international framework guiding utilization of African mineral wealth
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reformation of the international financial framework that oversees Africa’s mineral wealth. The President, who is being represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the ongoing UNGA, said it was high time for African countries to not only fund their own mineral industries but also exert their authority and command over the global...
Major countries sign High Seas treaty to regulate deep-ocean mining plans
By Kenza Bryan/FT A newly ratified treaty to protect life at sea is expected to catalyse opposition to deep-sea mining ahead of a UN climate summit in New York. The High Seas treaty will become international law in January after it reached a threshold on Friday of more than 60 ratifications, with Morocco joining the list of countries to do so. It...
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licenses due to default in payment of annual service fees
Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, MCO following their revocation by the Federal Government. These include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases. A statement from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development at the weekend said...
Raw Materials Council to collaborate with Mining Marshals to tackle illegal mining
The Nigerian Raw Materials Research and Development Council, (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have entered into collaboration to strengthen the country’s fight against illegal mining and enhance the value of its mineral resources. The alliance was formalised during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by the commander,...
Kebbi gov swears in Solid Minerals commissioner, inaugurates mining agency
Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris has sworn in Garba Hassan Warrah as Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining. He also inaugurated the Kebbi State Mining Development Agency, with Abdullahi Buhari Warrah appointed as Managing Director. Garba Warrah replaces Haliru Aliyu Muhammad Wasagu, who was earlier suspended by the governor. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge, Justice Umar...
Gov. Mbah: Enugu to generate 1,000MW from Coal
By Onuora Aninwobodo Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state would be used to generate 1,000mw of power, and would not be treated as a stranded asset without adequate compensation. Mbah explained that coal deposits in the state have about 0.5 sulphuric content, saying he was counting technology to make the impact...
FG Gives Mining Companies Until December 31 to Conclude Community Development Agreements
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * Mining and quarrying companies licensed by the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office since last year are expected to conclude the Community Development Agreements with host communities on or before December 31, this year. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, issued the deadline following the review of the performance of companies...
