NiDCOM, Miners Association of Nigeria, others step into case of Nigerian miners abandoned in CAR
*Photo: The abandoned Nigerian mining workers* Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) have both reacted to the plight of some Nigerians abandoned in Central Africa Republic (CAR) where they were allegedly taken by a Chinese company to undertake mining activities. Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, in a statement on Friday,...
NCDMB’s Exec Sec inspects training of 305 youth at Centre For Marine and Offshore
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Tuesday inspected the ongoing training of 305 youths in specialised oil and gas industry skills at the Centre for Marine and Offshore Technology Development (CMOTD), Rivers State University (RSU).Sponsored by the NCDMB, the trainings cover seven technical areas, which include Automation, Instrumentation...
Nigeria’s mining reform successes and the push-back by forces of negativity
*The Mining Marshals team, one of the results of the reforms in the sector, has brought reassurance to mining communities By Kayode OgunbunmiLast week, from July 15-17, Nigeria was the focus of the global mining industry as the Federal Capital Territory played host to the African Natural Resource and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2025. Present at the event were...
Kebbi govt signs MOU with Romania on development of mining sites
The Kebbi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Romania on the development of mining sites in the state.According to a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris and made available to journalists at the weekend, the state delegation to Romania was led by the state...
Sierra Leone’s lawmakers meet miners over 2025 production projections, employment plan
The Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Mineral Resources, chaired by Hon Saa Emerson Lamina, conducted a hearing on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Committee Room One, Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown.In his opening remarks, the Chairman outlined the constitutional mandate of Members of Parliament in tandem with the hearing. While commending President Bio's regime for its huge mining impact,...
Largest Martian meteorite, discovered in Niger, breaks auction record
The largest Martian meteorite ever sold fetched a record-breaking $5.3 million at an auction in the United States, according to a statement published by Sotheby’s on Wednesday.Weighing 24.67 kilograms, the rock called Northwest Africa 16788 (NWA 16788) is a fragment that broke off the surface of Mars after an asteroid impact. It was discovered by a meteorite hunter in...
AFNIS 2025: Nigeria signs Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) charter
*Dr Alake signs the Charter document, with Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group looking on The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, today signed the Charter of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) on behalf of the the federal government.On January 9, 2024 on the sidelines of the Ministerial Roundtable of the third Future...
AFNIS 2025: African ministers laud establishment of lithium processing coy in Abuja
By Martha Agas African ministers have lauded the establishment of a lithium processing plant by Asba and Wisdom International Group, in the Wasa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The ministers gave the commendation during an official tour of the plant on Wednesday, as part of activities marking the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). Speaking on their...
AFNIS 2025: Africa seeks fair, transparent partnerships, not charity – Alake
By Martha AgasNigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that Africa was not seeking for charity, but seeking partnerships that are fair, transparent, and founded on mutual respect.Alake stated this at the opening of the fourth edition of the Africans Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) on Wednesday in Abuja.The summit holding from ...
AFNIS: Nigeria’s Local Content Reforms Spark Mining Boom, Set Model for Africa
Nigeria’s mining industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by targeted local content policies from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). These policies, showcased at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit(AFNIS)in Abuja, are now being hailed as a blueprint for industrial growth across Africa. At the heart of the reforms is the Board’s strategic intervention in...
