6 h. ago I Tripled My Personal Security Because Of Death Threats From Nigerian Miners – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has revealed that he has increased his personal security following several death threats from individuals whose mining licences were revoked. Alake, in a statement on Sunday, through his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, said the threats came after the federal government intensified reforms in the solid minerals sector, aimed […] The post I Tripled My Personal Security Because Of Death Threats From Nigerian Miners – Alake appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Mining Sector’s Contribution To GDP Up From 0.5% To 4.61%, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has disclosed a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has grown from 0.5 per cent over the past decade to 4.61 per cent currently. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, made this revelation during a pre-event press briefing ahead of the […]

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7 d. ago ‘Alake, A Dependable Ally, Consummate Strategist’, Tinubu Hails Minister At 69

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, describing him as a dependable ally, a consummate strategist and an outstanding journalist. The President stated this in a message celebrating Alake, his long-time ally, on his 69th birthday anniversary. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Alake […]

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8 d. ago Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr Dele Alake, has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s approach to its vast mineral wealth, urging a move from extractive dependence to transformative industrialisation. Delivering the keynote address at the African Mining Week, themed […] The post Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

Dele Alake, Nigeria’minister of solid minerals development, has urged African nations to transform their vast mineral wealth into a foundation read more Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

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2 w. ago Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences

Tribune Online Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences The chairman, task force against illegal mining in Cross River State, Prince Paul Effiong, has lauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for his recent decisive action in revoking 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that failed to comply with statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, Effiong described the move […] Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG gives mining companies December 31 deadline to conclude community development agreements

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The federal government has given Mining and quarrying companies licensed by the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office since last year are expected to conclude the Community Development Agreements with host communities on or before December 31, this year. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, issued the deadline following the review […] The post FG gives mining companies December 31 deadline to conclude community development agreements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s GDP growth hinges on fixing geological data, financing gap — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s GDP growth hinges on fixing geological data, financing gap — Minister The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Henry Dele Alake, has stated that the country’s GDP growth is contingent on addressing key challenges in the solid minerals sector... Nigeria’s GDP growth hinges on fixing geological data, financing gap — Minister Tribune Online

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