Titan, SciAps organise training for NGSA staff on Handheld XRF, LIBS Analyzer
By Yunus OlawaleFresh off their commendable participation at the 2026 Nigeria Mining Week, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and private enterprises Titan Minerals and SciAps demonstrated the benefits of partnership preached during the mining week by jointly organizing a training for staff of the NGSA. In his welcome address at the training session held at the NGSA office...
Mining Marshals Deny Role in Niger Miners’ Deaths
*John Attah. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have firmly rejected claims linking them to a September 16, 2026, operation at the M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, in which many suspected illegal miners died. Assistant Commandant of Corps John Attah, Commander of the Mining Marshals, described as false and misleading statements attributed to the...
I am sorry: Suspended Niger NSCDC Commandant apologises over miners’ custodial deaths
**Jonathan Kure, Chairman of the Investigating Committee The deaths of tens of alleged illegal miners while in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Nigeria state is a tragedy that could have been avoided. The suspended Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, stated this on Thursday while testifying before the...
Solid Minerals Sector Tops Agenda as Nigeria, Canada Seek Stronger Bilateral Ties
Nigeria and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation in the solid minerals sector, with emphasis on strengthening governance frameworks, building institutional capacity and attracting sustainable investment into Nigeria’s mining industry. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and Ambassador Emi Furuya,...
NMW 2026: NEPC Calls for Value Addition and Skills Push to Unlock Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Export Potential
*Samson Idowu, Director of the Solid Minerals Department at NEPC. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged stakeholders to prioritise value addition, skills development and strict adherence to international standards if the country is to significantly expand its solid minerals exports and maximise the sector’s contribution to national development. Samson Idowu, Director of the Solid Minerals Department at NEPC, made...
NMW2026: Experts seek local processing, skills development for gemstone industry’s growth
By Martha Agas Experts in Nigeria’s gemstone industry have called for increased local processing, skills development and stronger market linkages to boost earnings, create jobs and maximise the sector’s economic potential. They made the call during a panel discussion titled “Developing Nigeria’s Gemstone Value Chains” at the ongoing 11th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja on Wednesday. President of the Gemstone Miners...
NMW2026: Geological agency urges miners to disclose discoveries to attract investment
*Prof Ige By Martha Agas Prof. Olusegun Ige, Director-General of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), has urged mining companies to disclose mineral discoveries to attract investment. Ige made the call on Tuesday at the 11th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, stressing the importance of geological information in supporting exploration. He spoke on the theme ‘Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships". He...
NMW2026: Segilola Resources seeks comprehensive approach to curb illegal mining
*Menegbo By Martha AgasThe Country Manager, Segilola Resources Operating Ltd., Austin Menegbo, on Tuesday in Abuja called for a comprehensive approach to tackle the menace of illegal mining in Nigeria. Menegbo, in his remarks at the opening of the 11th Nigeria Mining Week, said combining law enforcement with formalisation, safety training, access to finance and alternative livelihoods was critical in combating...
Nigeria Mining Week targets support for artisanal, small scale miners
*Ayanleke By Martha AgasThe Nigeria Mining Week aims to develop initiatives to support artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), promote investment, enhance safety and drive compliance with global best practices. The National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele Ayanleke, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open the 11th edition of the week, themed ‘Unlocking Investment and...
NMW 2026: Kaduna Targets Nigeria’s Mining Hub Status with $500m AFC Partnership
State-owned mining firm seeks exploration investors, promotes technology-driven mineral development and plans expansion into mineral processing By Yunus Olawale *KMDC Executive Director, Corporate,Usman Ibrahim Tabari. Kaduna Mining Development Company has announced plans to accelerate mineral exploration, attract strategic investors and expand value addition in the state’s solid minerals sector, leveraging a reported $500 million agreement with the African Finance Corporation (AFC) as...
