Tinubu’s reforms drive surge in Nigeria’s mining sector – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has stated that reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have greatly enhanced Nigeria’s…
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FG shuts Plateau mining site after 37 villagers die
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State following the death of at least 37…
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,…
Involve host communities into mining to curb northern violence — Group
The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria programme has called for the urgent integration of host communities into the formal mining value…
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…
Dele Alake orders sealing of illegal gold mining site in FCT
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of an illegal gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area…
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…
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Juliet Buna At least 1,633 mineral titles previously given to non-complying mining companies have been revoked by the federal government.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…
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…