5 h. ago Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Government has clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, aimed to secure a multi-billion-naira partnership with St. Petersburg Mining University to develop the state’s mining sector. Hon. Aminu Suleiman Takuma, the Niger State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, outlined the visit’s significance in a […] The post Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra

The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, has attributed the road crash that claimed eight lives with six other persons injured in the State to over-speeding. The incident, according to her, occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night at Nteje along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Oyi local government […]

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5 d. ago Steel Sector Gets Major Boost As Minister Commissions 2 Plants In Lagos

The minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Tuesday commissioned two major facilities in Lagos State: Orbit Galvanising Steel Industries Limited and Orbit Fabrication Works Limited. Audu described the event as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its steel fabrication sub-sector, noting that the development marks a crucial step forward […]

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6 d. ago SOMMEDI: Powering Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revolution Through Innovation And Collaboration

Nestled in the heart of Nasarawa State, a region richly endowed with a variety of solid minerals lie a quiet but powerful engine of Nigeria’s drive towards industrial self-reliance and economic diversification, the Solid Mineral Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI), conceived with a singular purpose: to provide cutting-edge technical and scientific infrastructure to support […]

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1 week ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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1 week ago Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

The Federal Government has announced a major mining investment deal projected to inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, read more Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

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1 week ago Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

….says country yet to scratch surface of mineral wealth Frank Aigbogun, Publisher of BusinessDay Media, has said Nigeria is “turning read more Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

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1 week ago Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday advanced their partnership in the solid minerals sector during a technical working session in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, hosted South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, to discuss mining sector cooperation. Alake emphasised that collaboration between […] The post Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate’ll ensure equitable spending of N1trn earmarked to revive moribund solid minerals sector

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chairman, Senate committee on Solid Minerals Development, Ekong Sampson, has said the 10th senate would ensure equitable use of the N1 trillion earmarked in 2025 budget by the Federal Government to revive the moribund solid mineral sector He said this is part of Federal Government’s effort to diversify the economy by […] The post Senate’ll ensure equitable spending of N1trn earmarked to revive moribund solid minerals sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Senator Ekong Sampson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, has pledged that the 10th Senate will ensure the equitable use of the ₦1 trillion allocated in the 2025 budget to revitalise Nigeria’s dormant solid minerals sector. Speaking through his deputy, Senator Mustaph Habib, during an oversight visit in […] The post Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria could gain from US tariffs, says Alake at AIM Congress

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has suggested that US tariffs could benefit African economies by encouraging intra-African trade and local value addition. Speaking at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during a Fireside Chat session titled “The Alchemy of Foreign […] The post Nigeria could gain from US tariffs, says Alake at AIM Congress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take more decisive actions to support the survival of indigenous businesses. Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, ECCIMA’s President, made this call during the CBN Special Day at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. Jideonwo acknowledged the […] The post Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu chamber urges CBN to save indigenous businesses from collapse

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to intensify efforts to save indigenous businesses and industrial sector from total collapse. The ECCIMA President, Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, made the call at the CBN Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. According to Read More

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2 w. ago Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals

By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s dedication to forming strategic partnerships with the United States in key areas like solid minerals development, agribusiness, education, and energy. Speaking through Deputy Governor Barrister Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal during a courtesy visit by a US Consulate delegation from Lagos, led by Kenise […] The post Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDDC Gives N10bn Stimulus To Niger Delta Chamber Of Commerce

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Niger Delta region. Announcing the release of the fund during the inauguration of the NDCCITMA board of directors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC […]

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3 w. ago Kaduna: Governor Uba Sani has revamped health sector – Commissioner  

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Governor Uba Sani has revamped the entire health sector in Kaduna State, through infrastructural development, facilities upgrade and equipping of Primary as well as Secondary Health Care facilities in the last 22 months.   The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad who disclosed this at a ministerial press briefing which […] The post Kaduna: Governor Uba Sani has revamped health sector – Commissioner   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigeria records N1.556trn revenue on solid minerals, $831bn from oil – NEITI

The Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has said that Nigeria received a total revenue of $831 billion dollars from read more Nigeria records N1.556trn revenue on solid minerals, $831bn from oil – NEITI

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