The Presidency has explained that France has no plans to take over Nigeria’s mining sector, solid minerals or security rights, contrary to speculations circulating on social...
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to halting all forms of illegal mining in Zamfara State, citing persistent security challenges linked to mining activities. Mr....
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during the week arraigned two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi alongside...
Solid minerals host communities in the country may soon have a cause to cheer as the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has said it...
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on all federal and state regulatory agencies to enforce safety precautions in the storage and handling of explosives,...
The Enugu State government has arrested six persons and confiscated seven trucks in Obollo-Afor over an alleged violation of its mining ban. The arrest of the...
State governors have been told point blank that they do not have the power to ban mining activities in their respective states, as it falls under...
Determined to curb the spate of insecurity in the state, the Kebbi State Government has suspended all mining activities, directing all the security agencies in the state to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his administration uncovered a cartel of criminals who infiltrated the mining sector. Buhari made this disclosure on Tuesday, March 17,...
A group, the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has warned that the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State over insecurity concerns by President Muhammadu Buhari may...
Nigeria is nursing the hope of having 50 mines in operation by 2023 and can make up for lost time because of the weight of the...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday said mining and related services contribute only N400 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and should...
