January 29
Nigeria: Mining Sector - Govt, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages
Mr Alake restated the resolve of the government to sanitise the mining environment, ensure it contributes substantially to the nation's revenue, and ultimately make the sector… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Red Gold Project - Battle for Soul of Depleting Nigerian Forest Reserve (I)
"I have lost a lot on that farm. Feeding my two wives and seven children has become difficult. ... Now I'm a labourer working for my colleagues." Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Pledge Collaboration On Mining Sector Development
In his remarks, Mr Alake harped on the need to forge partnerships, emphasising that global energy transition is contingent on critical minerals, which he stated exist in abundance… Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Revoke More Mining Licences
Mr Alake disclosed this in his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Woos Foreign Mining Investors With Lower Production Costs
The minister quoted recent reports by audit firm KPMG which reported that mining's contribution to Nigeria's GDP rose from 0.3 per cent to 0.85 per cent last year, indicating 0.63… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences
"In line with the powers conferred on me by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, Section 5 (a), I have approved the revocation of the 1,633 titles," the minister said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti to Contribute Immensely to Mining Sector Development - Alake
Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti State emphasised the imperative of collaborating with the federal government on mining sector reforms for the economic development of federating units. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: State Govts Have No Power to Ban Mining Activities - Minister
The minister disclosed this at the 8th edition of the annual Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Farmers Helpless As Sand Mining Destroys Farmlands
The activities of sand miners in Kano have been a source of concern for farmers and environmentalists in the affected areas. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent's Mineral Resources
The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly
Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Rush for Solid Minerals Turns Farmers Into Sacrificial Lambs in Nasarawa
Chinese companies are at the forefront of mining activities in Nasarawa State that are taking land away from local farmers. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: How Seplat Drilling Rig Collapsed - NUPRC
The commission explained that the rig completed the drilling of Gbetiokun-11 for NEPL and was demobilised on Wednesday, 9 August. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 13 Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining Activities
The Chinese nationals, comprising a female and 12 males, were arrested for illegal mining on 12 July at the Government Reserved Area, G.R.A Ilorin, Kwara State. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Nigeria: Taraba Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Illegal Mining
The governor said the order would help curb insecurity. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: 5G - NCC Wants Control Over Mining, Usage of Data
According to him, as we embrace the transformative potential of 5G, we must also prioritise safety concerns. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Three Chinese Citizens Over Alleged Illegal Mining
The Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty to the three charges, including conspiracy and illegal mining offences. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Reps Want NNPC to Suspend Sale of Oil Mining Licence
The oil field under Oil Mining Licence (OML) 11 was operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) joint venture. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Suspends Mining Activities in Osun
Governor Adeleke says none of the mining companies operating in the state for the past 25 years has paid any dividends to the state. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Imposes Derivation Tax On Mining Companies in Osun, Warns Illegal Miners
Governor Ademola Adeleke says gold mining companies will pay 13 per cent of their profits into the state coffers. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishing Plants to Refine Gold, Other Minerals - Official
He said six plants were being set up in the various regions to process mineral resources deposited in those regions. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Meets Miners, Vows Not to Respond to 'Ugly Rumours'
Mr Tinubu says his administration will develop the solid minerals sector, establishing policies that will encourage investment for growth in that sector, if elected president. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Nigeria: Why Mining Police Didn't Stop Illegal Activities - Minister
The Mines and Steel minister says the mining police failed because it was not funded by the federal government. Read more »