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# Solid Minerals

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NSCDC Dismantles Major Illegal Mining Syndicate In Kogi State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat illegal mining in the country. The NSCDC's Mining Marshal, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals and Development, has dismantled a major illegal mining syndicate operating in the Odiagbo- Okaba district of Ankpa Local Government area of Kogi State. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps Babawale […]

todayMay 28, 2025

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General

New Perm Sec Solid Minerals Development Ministry Assumes Office

The New Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Faruk Yusuf Yabo has assumed Office. This is contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations Department, Kania Maliki Andeyaba in Abuja. The statement says the new Permanent Secretary calls for the support of the staff and management of the Ministry while promising to build on the solid foundation built by his predecessor. "Dr Ogbe had […]

todayMay 4, 2025

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Gov Alia Takes Step To Exploit Benue’s Solid Minerals

Benue state Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has announced the suspension of all forms of illegal logging and mining activities with a warning that it is against the law and anyone caught in any of the activities will face the full wrath of the law. This gave rise to the setting up of various committees to work out frameworks to sanitize the sector. Among the committees are delegation that met […]

todayFebruary 28, 2024

Minister of Solid Mineral, Mr Dele Alake,
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Defence, Solid Minerals Ministries Partner To Secure Mining Sites

  By Georgina Humphrey Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Defence is to partner in securing mining sites across the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake made this known when he hosted his defence counterpart, Abubakar Badaru, in Abuja. Dr. Alake who stressed that the meeting was aimed at putting finishing touches to earlier discussions warned illegal miners and their sponsors, to desist from their activities. […]

todayDecember 16, 2023

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National

FG Moves To Reposition Solid Mineral Sector

By Georgina Humphrey ln efforts to mobilize international assistance to reposition the solid minerals sector to compete globally, the Federal Government held talks with the Commonwealth Secretariat. The focal of the talks was the prospects in deep sea mining in Nigeria coastal waters. Minister of solid minerals development, Dr. Oladele Alake made this known when he led the Nigerian delegation on a courtesy visit to the institution in London. Dr. […]

todayDecember 5, 2023

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FG Embarks On Reforms In Solid Minerals Sector

By Georgina Humphrey The Federal Government has embarked on reforms to boost investment by streamlining procedures and reducing hurdles to attract foreign investors in the solid minerals sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated this at the Mines & Money Conference in London, the United Kingdom. Dr. Alake explained that all bottlenecks slowing down business transactions and security challenges in mining operations are among fresh commitments unfolded […]

todayNovember 28, 2023

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Economy

FG To Invest In Critical Data To Woo Investors

By Georgina Humphrey Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake says the Tinubu administration will invest massively in critical data to make it easier to attract investors to the sector. Dr. Alake stated this while addressing the Mining Ministers Forum at the China Mining Week in Tianji, China. Dr Alake said the government is currently engaging artisanal miners to join co-ooeratives to widen access to training, extension services, machinery and […]

todayOctober 27, 2023