Reps accuse Chinese-owned firms of flouting Nigerian mining laws, threaten licence invalidation
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals have condemned what they said is growing disregard for Nigerian mining and environmental laws by mining companies, especially by firms linked to Chinese nationals. Chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Gaza, speaking at a sitting organised to discuss the matter at the National Assembly in Abuja, lamented the absence of company...
NSCDC uncovers 460 illegal mining sites, arrests 387- Commander
*Onoja (right) with a local leader after a mine recovery operation By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered 460 illegal mining sites and arrested 387 suspects in 14 months. The NSCDC Mining Marshals, Commander, Attah Onoja, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Onoja said that from the...
Success in extraction depends on efficient deployment of mining equipment
By Tokunbo Aregbesola Nigeria, a land of immense geological diversity, holds a treasure trove of mineral resources. From the tantalizing allure of gold and tantalite to the industrial backbone of coal and limestone, the nation's mining sector possesses the potential to be a significant contributor to its economic diversification and growth. However, the realization of this potential is intimately linked...
Illegal mining operations attract jail term, not fines – Mining Marshals boss Onoja
L-R: Engr Obadiah Nkom of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office and Mr Attah Onoja of the Mining Marshals Illegal mining operators across the country face prosecution and imprisonment by a court of law if they did not desist, the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals, Attah Onoja has warned. Onoja also emphasised that illegal...
Mining Marshals dismantle illegal mining operation in Kogi community
The Special Mining Marshals of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have dismantled a major illegal mining ring operating in the Odagbo-Okaba district of Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State.The operation, led by the Corps Commandant, John Onoja Attah, resulted in the arrest of 17 suspects, impounding of three trucks, and the seizure of 39 motorcycles used...
Tinubu’s mining reforms yield six-fold increase in revenue, $800 m foreign investment- Alake
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* Nigeria's solid minerals sector, driven by the President Bola Tinubu administration's new policy of local value addition and a tightened licensing regime, attracted over $800 million in processing projects last year. The sector also generated over ₦38 billion in revenue in 2024, up from just ₦6 billion the previous year, despite receiving only 18% of its...
Pakistan to offer US firms concessions on mining as part of tariff talks
Pakistan would offer concessions to U.S. companies to invest in its mining sector as part of negotiations with Washington over tariffs, its commerce minister told Reuters, as Islamabad seeks to capitalize on the Trump administration’s interest in boosting trade with South Asia. Pakistan faces a potential 29% tariff on exports to the United States due to a $3 billion trade...
FCT, Mining Cadastre Office partner to resolve mining titles conflicts
*Obadiah By Martha AgasThe Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) says it is working with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to resolve conflicts between mining and land title claims.The Director-General of MCO, Mr Obadiah Nkom, disclosed this when an FCT delegation visited the organisation on Wednesday in Abuja.The delegation was led by Mrs Chinyelu Obrike, Overseeing Director of the FCT Department...
Plateau governor lifts order suspending activities of 159 mining firms
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reviewed Executive Order 001 of 2025, which temporarily suspended all mining activities across the 17 local government areas of the state. Briefing journalists in Jos, Governor Mutfwang said the decision to suspend mining activities was not made lightly and not aimed at hurting or denying citizens their legitimate sources of livelihood.“I am fully aware...
Mining, automotive sectors to drive Nigeria’s industrial revolution – Tegbe
L-R: John Enoh and Joseph Tegbe The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has emphasized the importance of Nigeria's mining and automotive sectors in driving the country's industrialization strategy. He stated this during a meeting with the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, to align on priorities aimed at repositioning the nation’s...
