FEC approves N2.5 Billion to procure satellite gadget to combat illegal mining
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite surveillance gadget to monitor and combat ...
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Dele Alake proposes 50% private sector, 25% Nigerian stake in Solid Minerals Corporation
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has proposed several equity stakes ahead of the initial setup of ...
Dele Alake faults N9 billion allocated for Nigeria’s mining sector in 2025 budget, seeks upward review
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has criticised the N9 billion capital budget allocated to the mining ...
FG lifts 5-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara
The Federal Government has announced the lifting of the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State.
FG opposes bill to establish Mines Rangers to combat illegal mining in Nigeria
The Federal Government has declined the proposal to establish the Nigeria Mines Ranger Service (NMRS), intended to combat illegal and ...
FG gives committee seven days to evaluate gold mining site’s impact on Osun communities
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has given its fact-finding committee a seven-day ultimatum to evaluate the impact of ...
FDI: FG warns Osun Government against jeopardizing investments by closing gold mining site
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has cautioned the Osun State Government against jeopardizing the Federal Government’s efforts to ...
Nigeria signs $1 billion MoU with Chinese firms for Iron Ore-to-Steel Project in Kogi State
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) ...
FG bans mining activities at site where bandits killed 12 miners in Niger state
The federal government has placed a ban on mining activities in the Unguwar Magro Village, Niger State where 12 miners ...
President Tinubu directs local value addition condition on mining licenses
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to issue mining licenses only if they ...
