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FG terminates Benin–Warri road contract over abandonment
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FG bans mining activities near bridges nationwide

The Federal Government has announced a ban on all forms of mining activities within a 10-kilometre radius of bridges across the country, as part of measures to protect critical infrastructure and enhance public safety. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Enugu at the weekend, following an inspection […]

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Nasarawa assembly urges mining firms to obey environmental laws

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Housing, Environment and Natural Resources has strongly urged mining companies operating within the state to adhere strictly to existing environmental laws. This directive was issued with the express goal of making the environment safer and healthier for the state’s citizens. The committee’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Omadefu, made […]

US to finance mining projects in Nigeria - Dele Alake 
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US to finance mining projects in Nigeria – Dele Alake 

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has revealed that the US government and the federal government of Nigeria are in advance talks about financing mining companies and infrastructure in Nigeria. He said this during a meeting with the US Assistant Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, Geoffrey Pratt, on the sidelines of the Mines & Money conference […]

FG revokes 1,633 mining licences
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FG revokes 1,633 mining licences

Juliet Buna At least 1,633 mineral titles previously given to non-complying mining companies have been revoked by the federal government. According to The PUNCH, the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the licenses of these mineral title holders were revoked due to […]

Oil firms acquire 26 oil mining licences in 10-year - NCDMB
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Oil firms acquire 26 oil mining licences in 10-year – NCDMB

    Nigerian oil companies have obtained approximately 26 oil mining licenses in the Niger Delta basin over the past decade. According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Simbi Wabote. He stated this during the 2023 Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff […]