6 h. ago Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets

Tribune Online Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets • faults establishment of six fish processing plants The Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association (NITOA)has revealed that the plan by the Federal Government to establish six new Fish Processing Plants by end of 2025, as stated in the Marine and Blue Economy policy, remains a talk-show as nothing significant as happened since the policy was unveiled […] Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Bauchi Govt Renews Commitment To Transform Solid Minerals Sector

Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation, create jobs and enhance the security of mining communities across the state. The state commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Mohammed Maiwada Bello, disclosed this during a live phone-in programme taggedL ‘Scorecard’, which was organised by the Ministry […]

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5 d. ago Federal Govt Cracking Down On Mining Licence Hoarders, Fraudsters – MCO

The federal government is intensifying its crackdown on licence hoarders and impostors in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. It has announced plans to revoke thousands of mining licences as part of a sweeping effort to clean up the industry and boost investor confidence. Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) Obadiah Nkom revealed during a live […]

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1 week ago Scholarship Beneficiaries Seek Minister’s Intervention Over Mining In Community

Beneficiaries of a scholarship scheme by Three Crowns Mining Ltd. have appealed to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, to intervene and facilitate the reopening of the company’s mining operations in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. In a letter dated August 17, 2025, signed by executives of the Libata […]

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1 week ago Credite Capital reveals regional expansion plans at 2024 AGM

Tribune Online Credite Capital reveals regional expansion plans at 2024 AGM Tokunboh Abudu, the Chairman, Credite Capital Finance, has stated that the company is positioning the business to play more critical roles in the financial sector by growing its regional branch expansion for deeper market penetration. He made this known during the 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) held in Lagos recently, stating that the company plans […] Credite Capital reveals regional expansion plans at 2024 AGM Tribune Online

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Orders Shutdown Of Illegal Gold Mining Site In Gwagwalada

Amid growing concerns over illegal gold mining in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the Federal Government has ordered mining marshals to seal off the illegal mining site in the area to avert potential environmental damage. This directive, issued by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday, […]

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1 week ago Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT

Tribune Online Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has directed the mining marshals to seal off the site to mitigate potential Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NECO Lists Hall, System Requirements As CBT Exams Begin November

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that beginning with the November/December 2025, Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, all examinations will be conducted using a fully computer-based system, effectively phasing out the traditional paper-pencil method. Recall that in July, the Federal Government revealed plans to deploy privately-owned Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, alongside facilities owned […]

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2 w. ago C’River seals deal with firm to unlock gas, solid minerals deposit

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Pana Holdings, aimed at unlocking the state’s vast gas and solid minerals deposit to drive industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth. The agreement, signed in the State Executive Council Chamber in Calabar, is designed to position […] The post C’River seals deal with firm to unlock gas, solid minerals deposit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cross River, firm seal deal to unlock gas, solid mineral deposits

Tribune Online Cross River, firm seal deal to unlock gas, solid mineral deposits The agreement, signed in the State Executive Council Chamber in Calabar, is designed to position Cross River as a regional hub for... Cross River, firm seal deal to unlock gas, solid mineral deposits Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Japan align mining plans, seek cooperation on investment at TICAD9

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and officials of the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) have pledged to work out plans to encourage Japanese mining companies to invest in Nigeria’s mining sector. The milestone is a key takeaway from deliberations between both parties last Thursday in Yokohama, venue of the […] The post Nigeria, Japan align mining plans, seek cooperation on investment at TICAD9 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Arewa Think Tank commends Tinubu’s lithium, solid minerals initiatives

Tribune Online Arewa Think Tank commends Tinubu’s lithium, solid minerals initiatives The Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for what it described as groundbreaking initiatives in the solid minerals sector, particularly the ongoing lithium revolution. In a statement issued by the Convener of the group, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, ATT said the bold steps taken by the administration mark a […] Arewa Think Tank commends Tinubu’s lithium, solid minerals initiatives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi Woos Investors in Lagos, Flaunts Opportunities In Critical Sectors

Bauchi State government has called on foreign and local investors to consider the state an investment destination, saying opportunities abound in critical sectors such as tourism, agriculture, solid minerals, energy and infrastructure. The state governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, stated this yesterday in Lagos during a roadshow ahead of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment […]

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2 w. ago Nasarawa United unveil new signings, target continental glory

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nasarawa United Football Club on Thursday unveiled a fresh batch of players at the Lafia City Stadium, declaring its ambition to clinch a continental spot in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The unveiling ceremony on Thursday witnessed by fans and members of the media, highlighted the Solid Miners’ […] The post Nasarawa United unveil new signings, target continental glory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the mining sector represents one of the most exciting investment destinations on the African continent. Dr Alake stated this at a news conference ahead of this year’s Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja with the theme “Nigerian Mining: From Progress to Global […] The post Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BBNaija S10: Mensan reveals music plans, set to feature Adekunle Gold 

Tribune Online BBNaija S10: Mensan reveals music plans, set to feature Adekunle Gold  Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, James Mensan-Awaji Malachi, simply identified as Mensan in the House, has revealed that he has... BBNaija S10: Mensan reveals music plans, set to feature Adekunle Gold  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has called for a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at empowering states in the management read more Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

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2 w. ago Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals

Tribune Online Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals The Delta State Government has constituted an economic team as part of its investment drive to boost power supply in underserved communities and expand the state’s agricultural, trade, and solid mineral potential through large-scale partnerships. Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG reveals plans to revoke 1,000 solid minerals mining licences

Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences in the nation’s solid read more FG reveals plans to revoke 1,000 solid minerals mining licences

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3 w. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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