IN NIGERIA’S MINING SECTOR, THE LAW IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS,-By Kehinde Bamigbetan
*Photo: Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan* The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for...
33 Young Engineers Begin Training in Pipeline Pigging, Corrosion Control, as NCDMB Reiterates Mandate
Thirty-three young graduates of engineering, geology and related disciplines on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, underwent opening formalities for a 12-month training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring. Organised under the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and MJD Oilfield Services Limited Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC HCD) Training Programme, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development...
Plateau task force raids illegal mining sites, seizes equipment
*Gov Muftwang of Plateau The Plateau State Government has launched another round of crackdown on illegal mining activities in the state, citing environmental damage and threats to public safety. A recent operation by the anti-illegal mining task force resulted in the seizure of mining equipment and the issuance of stern warnings to offenders.The joint task force visited Zawan, Rayfield...
South Africa deploys soldiers to combat illegal mining, other crimes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially notified parliament of the deployment of personnel of the National Defense Force (SANDF) to assist the police in combating illegal mining in Gauteng Province. The deployment, aimed at preserving law and order, comes as part of Operation Prosper and will involve over 500 soldiers at a cost of approximately R80 million. Ramaphosa’s announcement...
15 Suspects arrested with Radioactive Solid Minerals in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in illegal dealing on radioactive solid minerals. The suspects were intercepted and arrested on Sunday, March 8, 2026 along Suleja-Maji Road, Niger State, while conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks to several locations across Nigeria...
IWD2026: Women in Mining seeks better access to technical training, support for women miners
Dr Adeyemi There is need for increased access to technical training and professional development to support women in the mining sector, the National President of Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN), Dr Janet Adeyemi, has said. Dr Adeyemi made the call in a special message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on Monday in Abuja.This is according to a statement...
NSCDC operatives attached to BUA Cement, others arrest suspected illegal miners at Okpella axis of Edo State
Alleged illegal miners operating within Okpella axis of Edo Statewere among the 16 suspects just arrested for alleged sundry criminal activities in Edo and Kano States. The coordinated arrests were carried out by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), through the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG-SIS) in collaboration with the NSCDC Kano State Command and operatives attached...
Alake to international investors: Tinubu’s reforms driving growth in Nigeria’s Mining sector
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has credited the rapid growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector to President Bola Tinubu's reforms.According to Alake, the gains include increase in the sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP),more foreign direct investment and the country's rising profile as the best destination for mining.Speaking through the...
International Women’s Day: Thoughts on Women in Mining and impact of SMDF
*Hajia Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi, Executive Secretary of Solid Minerals Development Fund* As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 today, Sunday, 8 March, under the theme “Give to Gain,” the mining industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Long considered the ultimate "male-dominated" frontier, the sector is finally beginning to unearth the immense value that gender diversity brings to the surface. The Current...
Niger Republic revokes licenses of 3 gold mining firms, UK oil coy
Niger’s military government has cancelled concessions held by three gold mining and processing companies as it intensifies efforts to assert control over the country’s natural resources.The country's military government said Thursday it had canceled the three gold mining companies’ concessions and denied a licence extension to a British oil company, accusing them of failing to respect their obligations.The move...
