46 h. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Truck, Solid Minerals To Federal Gov’t 

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a truck-load of assorted solid minerals to the federal government . Ariwoola while delivering ruling on the application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the applicant has convinced […]

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67 h. ago AFNIS 2025: FG to unveil initiative to encourage indigenous investments—Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The federal government has expressed readiness to launch an initiative designed to mobilise African capital for African priorities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, stated this while briefing newsmen ahead of the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), holding at the State House Conference Centre, […] The post AFNIS 2025: FG to unveil initiative to encourage indigenous investments—Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate to collaborate with Enugu, Ebonyi for solid minerals development

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development has said it would collaborate with the governments of Enugu and Ebonyi states to effectively harness vast solid minerals resources in the states. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Ekong Sampson, made the disclosure during oversight visit to mining sites in Enugu […] The post Senate to collaborate with Enugu, Ebonyi for solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senate to collaborate with Enugu, Ebonyi govts for solid minerals development 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development has said it will collaborate with the governments of Enugu and Ebonyi State to effectively harness vast solid minerals resources in the states.  This was disclosed by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Ekong Sampson, during oversight visits to mining […] The post Senate to collaborate with Enugu, Ebonyi govts for solid minerals development  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senate to Govs: Strenghten collaboration with FG to harness solid minerals

Tribune Online Senate to Govs: Strenghten collaboration with FG to harness solid minerals “It's a very important task because solid minerals hold a huge economic opportunity for this country, particularly when we think or talk about economic diversification. Senate to Govs: Strenghten collaboration with FG to harness solid minerals Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Senate, Enugu, Ebonyi Gov’ts Seek Synergy To Harness Solid Minerals Sector Potential

The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development and the governors of Enugu and Ebonyi States have stressed the need for collaboration between the Federal and State Governments for effective and profitable harnessing of the vast potential available in the nation’s solid minerals sector. The chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Ekong Sampson, governor of […]

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9 d. ago Gov Mbah seeks more states’ inclusion in solid minerals development

…end to illegal mining By The Sun Governor of Enugu State Dr Peter Mbah has called for greater state inclusion in the exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals to enable the country to realise the sector’s huge potential and help diversify the economy. Mbah also decried the nation’s huge losses to illegal mining. The governor […] The post Gov Mbah seeks more states’ inclusion in solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Solid Minerals: FG backs construction of Africa’s largest processing plant in Nasarawa

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal government said it will provide all necessary institutional support for the construction of Africa’s largest rare earth’s and critical minerals processing plant in Nasarawa State by a mining company, Hasetins Commodities Limited. Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr. Dele Alake who announced government support, said, the $400 million project […] The post Solid Minerals: FG backs construction of Africa’s largest processing plant in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, is suffering from memory loss. Recall that Mr. Lamido, over the weekend, claimed that President Bola Tinubu and his mother, late Abibat Mogaji, supported annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The former governor was heard during […] The post “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs nationwide. The Minister  of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated when he hosted the Managing […] The post FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo govt will end illegal mining, degradation environment – OSMDA

…calms Igbeti residents on rock weathering incident Abiodun Oni, Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency (OSMDA), has read more Oyo govt will end illegal mining, degradation environment – OSMDA

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2 w. ago Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment

…Calms Igbeti residents on rock weathering incident Abiodun Oni, director general, Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, has issued warnings read more Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA

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2 w. ago Oyo Govt Will End Illegal Mining, Activities Degrading Environment – OSMDA DG

The director-general of the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government would no longer tolerate illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment. Oni stated this when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular Road, where illegal […]

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3 w. ago Oyo Gov’t Vows To End Illegal Mining, Environmental Degradation

The Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be strict against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through activities that degrade the environment. Oni stated when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular Road, where illegal excavation […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Australia, Commonwealth collaborate to train mining experts

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja In the move to strengthen the mining sector, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement programme for the first batch of Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia. The initiative is a key outcome of the Nigeria–Australia collaboration with the support of the […] The post Nigeria, Australia, Commonwealth collaborate to train mining experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month FG Collaborates With Devt Partners To Save 60m Women From Cancer

The federal government is collaborating with development partners to save 60 million women who are at risk of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria. The collaborative efforts were announced by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, during the launch of the initiative under the Renewal Hope Agenda. The initiative under the Partnership to Eradicate Cervical […]

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