41 h. 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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52 h. 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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60 h. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Alake orders illegal miners out of Zamfara over lead poisoning

The Federal Government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, emphasising that all mining activities remain suspended until the release of standard operating procedures to guide the resumption of exploration in the state. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave this warning on Tuesday, following reports of recent Read More

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1 week ago Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid

The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. Alake stated that the mining marshals, a security outfit Read More

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2 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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2 w. ago New deal between Osun govt, Segilola has no link with investigative report — Spokesperson 

Tribune Online New deal between Osun govt, Segilola has no link with investigative report — Spokesperson  The Osun State government has refuted reports claiming that the agreement brokered by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, between Thors Exploration Limited and the State Government was based on a report of a 12-man investigative committee. The state government, in a statement on Thursday signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson for Governor […] New deal between Osun govt, Segilola has no link with investigative report — Spokesperson  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Collaboration between states and mining operations will boost national development – Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has stressed the need for a harmonious relationship between state governments and mining operators to attract investment and boost the nation’s mining sector. Dr. Alake stated this during a mediation parley with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and representatives from Segilola Resources […] The post Collaboration between states and mining operations will boost national development – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, is insisting that there will be no hiding place for illegal miners read more Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

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3 w. ago FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining

Tribune Online FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities in Nigeria through the deployment of satellite technology and increased budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference marking the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals Corps, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized that illegal […] FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Mining marshals arrest 327 offenders, recover mining sites –Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining marshals had led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the first anniversary of the mining marshals in Abuja, […] The post Mining marshals arrest 327 offenders, recover mining sites –Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake

…made mining comfortable for local and foreign miners From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining Marshals has led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the […] The post Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

The Nigerian govt has arrested 327 individuals for illegal mining since 2024, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Alake. read more Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

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3 w. ago Mining marshals crackdown on illegal miners, arrest 327, recover 98 sites

The Federal Government has arrested 327 illegal miners over the past year since the establishment of the Mining Marshals, according to Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the Marshals Corps, Alake revealed that 147 persons are currently being prosecuted Read More

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