Nasarawa Monarch Imposes N50,000 Fine on Parents Over Child Labour at Mining Sites
The Village Head of Gbado Ummeh in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Isah Akpu, has imposed a ₦50,000 fine on parents whose school-age children are caught working at mining sites during school hours. The traditional ruler said the measure was aimed at discouraging parents from withdrawing their children from school to engage them in menial jobs and...
Ignorance of the law no excuse, Mining Marshals Commander warns miners
*ACC John Onoja Attah. Commander of the The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja Attah, on Monday warned mining operators across the country against engaging in illegal activities. Attah gave the warning in a statement he issued in Abuja, saying those who violate mining laws and regulations will face prosecution. The development...
Alake charges OAU to develop world-class centre of mining excellence
*L-R: Representative of the Department of Geology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Olatunbosun Adedayo, Council Member, Obafemi Awolowo University, Barr. Joseph Abaagu; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; Council Member, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye; Amb. Edward Sarki; and Yinka Ayanfola, Esq., during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Abuja recently. Solid Minerals...
Illegal Mining: The Failure Is From The Top,-By Mohammed Abubakar Hassan
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development is right to be worried and concerned about illegal mining in our communities. But the current narrative that puts all the blame on local miners, traditional rulers, mining communities, and artisanal miners is misleading. Illegal mining is thriving not because Nigerians love crime but because the government has failed in its duty. First, regulatory neglect Most...
Mobile court seals illegal gold and diamond mining site in Taraba
The Taraba State Mobile Court on Environmental Protection has sealed an illegal gold and diamond mining site at Garin Jatau village, Iware, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by the specialized court established by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas. The mobile court also ordered the arrest and remand of three suspected group leaders. Investigations revealed...
Illegal Mining: Alake Flags Kogi as State of Particular Concern
*Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake has called on the youths of Kogi State to consult and convince elders, community leaders and local authorities to stop covering up illegal miners to reduce the damage they are inflicting on the environment. Addressing members of Concerned Kogi Youths Against Environmental Degradation who were on a...
Geoscience Holds Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Development, Says Prof Olatunji, FNMGS
By Yunus, Olawale *Professor Akinade Shadrach Olatunji. Geoscience has a critical role to play in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as virtually every aspect of sustainable development is connected to the physical systems of the Earth, a geologist, Professor Akinade Shadrach Olatunji, FNMGS, has said Olatunji, a professor of Applied and Environmental Geochemistry in the Department of Geology, University...
GGCE 2026 Jewellery Competition to Showcase African Women’s Creativity, Business Potential
The Gold & Gemstones Conference & Exhibition (GGCE) 2026 is set to spotlight the creativity, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial potential of African women in the jewellery industry through its flagship Jewellery Competition. The competition, which will form a major highlight of GGCE 2026, is designed to discover, celebrate and promote emerging African talent while exposing participants to business, career and investment...
Alake, South-South Development Commission Explore Region’s Solid Mineral Potential
*Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (middle), when he received the Director-General of the South-South Development Commission, Ms Usoro Offiong Akpabio (left) , and her delegation at the ministry in Abuja. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has assured the South-South Development Commission of the Federal Government’s support in efforts to unlock the region’s solid...
Gold Beyond the Glitter: Dukia Gold Makes Strategic Case For Wealth Preservation
As the naira faces sustained currency pressure and global economic uncertainty persists, Dukia Gold has urged investors to view gold not merely as a commodity, but as a strategic portfolio asset capable of supporting diversification, risk management and long-term wealth preservation. By Yunus, OlawaleGold's traditional appeal as a store of value is taking on a renewed significance in an increasingly...
