NSCDC arrests 15 suspected illegal miners in Edo
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 15 suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Egbetua Community, Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo.Mr. Gbenga Agun, State Commandant of NSCDC, told newsmen on Thursday in Benin that the suspects were arrested at a gold mining site in Ode Forest by operatives...
Illegal mining: Minister warns against improper storage of explosives
*Photo L-R: Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammad Haliru Dantoro; Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris and Niger State Governor, Umar Bago during the condolence visit to residents of Sabon Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area on Wednesday following a recent dynamite explosion that claimed lives and the destruction of properties in the town* The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed...
Nigeria’s untapped mineral wealth: Opportunities for growth
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria, blessed with an abundance of natural resources, remains a land of untapped potential when it comes to mineral wealth. While the country has historically leaned on oil as its economic mainstay, its vast deposits of underexplored and unexploited minerals hold the key to significant economic diversification. Unlocking...
Iron Ore: Occurrences, Mining Methods, Challenges, and Economic Importance
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractIron ore is a vital mineral resource with significant economic importance. Nigeria is endowed with considerable iron ore deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write-up provides an overview of the occurrences, mining methods, challenges, and economic importance of iron ore in Nigeria.IntroductionIron ore is one of the most significant mineral resources...
NSCDC Mining Marshal Squad Commander visits NMCO D-G, unfolds 2025 Operational Strategy
*Photo R-L: Squad Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, AC John O. Attah, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Nkom* The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have unveiled the year 2025 Strategic Operational plans which centered on enhancing field operations, improving on regulatory compliance, renewed fight against...
Senate Celebrates NMCO for Generating ₦12.2 Billion Revenue in 2024
*Photo: NMCO Director-General, Engr. Simon Obadiah-Nkom* The Senate has applauded the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) for achieving an impressive revenue milestone of ₦12.2 billion in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a significant leap in the agency’s contribution to national economic growth. This commendation was made by the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, chaired by Senator Ekong Samson, during...
FG focused on improving access to mining sites, creation of Solid Minerals Corporation – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development.Speaking on Monday while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Jonny Baxter, in his office, Alake disclosed that initial set up of...
Four killed, many injured at Niger State mining site
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others injured.The explosion occurred on Sunday morning when miners had resumed work at the site.The cause of the blast remains unknown, though residents of the Sabon Pegi community have suggested...
Oshiomhole accuses retired Generals of fueling illegal mining activities
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired military generals of being behind illegal mining activities across Nigeria. Oshiomhole, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the claim on Friday during the presentation of the 2025 budget report by Sampson Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, before the Senate...
The Economic Impact of Revitalizing Nigeria’s Coal Industry
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria’s coal industry, once a beacon of economic promise, has languished in obscurity for decades. Despite its significant reserves, estimated at over 2 billion metric tons, the sector has not lived up to its potential. With global energy transitions driving diverse energy portfolios, revitalizing Nigeria’s coal industry could...
