February 29
West Africa: Nigeria Imports $4bn Worth of Steel Annually - Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, says Nigeria currently imports steel worth four billion dollars annually. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 'Illegal Miners' Explosives Caused Ibadan Blast'
Following the explosion that rocked major parts of Ibadan, on Tuesday, one of the survivors, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, who lives close to the epicentre, said it was foreigners, who… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Top Nigerians Involved in Illegal Mining Funding Banditry, Terrorism - Minister
The Minister of Solid Mineral, Mr Dele Alake, has alleged that powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining were responsible for other criminal activities and involved in… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: Foreign Illegal Miners to Blame for Banditry in Nigeria - Dele Alake
inister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake said foreign illegal miners are to blame for the spate of banditry in Nigeria. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Taskforce Vows Clampdown on Illegal Miners
The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has vowed to apprehend individuals, groups or organisations involved in illegal solid mineral mining in the state. Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: Barite Processing Plant in C'river Game Changer for Mining, Oil Sectors - Adegbite
...to create 20,000 jobs along barite mining value chain Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: China Denies Funding Terrorists to Access Nigerian Mineral Reserves
The Chinese government has denied funding terrorist groups in parts of Nigeria to secure access to mineral reserves. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Adeleke Vows to Recover Monies Owed By Mining Operators
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Monday said his administration would recover all monies owed by mining/gold companies operating in state fields. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Nigeria: Plateau - Women in Mining Take Steps to Bridge Gender Gap in Sector
Mining is an important sector which supports the economy of any country that embraces it. It encourages entrepreneurship, improves employment opportunities and boosts the Gross… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Nigeria: 2022 Mining Week - Buhari Expresses Satisfaction Over Inflow of Investors Into Mining Sector
As diversification of the economy remains paramount, President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, expressed satisfaction over inflow of investors into the mining sector since 2015. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Nigeria: Terrorist Attacks - Govt Mulls Nationwide Ban On Motorcycles, Mining Activities
The National Security Council, NSC, yesterday, revealed it was considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining to cut off the sources of funds for terrorists. Read more »