National Assembly Committees Seek Upward Review Of N9 Billion Allocation To Solid Minerals Devt Ministry In 2025 Budget
The National Assembly joint committee has demanded Upward Review of N9 billion Allocation to Solid Minerals Development Ministry in 2025 budget proposal for the progress of the country in the mining sector. Noting discrepancy in the proposal, the Joint Committees…
Strengthening Teamwork and Restoring Glory: MSMD and MSD Hold End-of-Year Staff Town Hall Meeting
In a bid to strengthen team synergy, performance and address staff welfare, the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), Dr Mary Ogbe, and the Ministry of Steel Development (MSD), Dr Chris Isokpunwu have convened a joint…
Technological Innovation Critical for Competitiveness – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that technological innovation is essential for Nigeria to able to stand in the global market. The president made this known at the opening ceremony of the 9th edition of the mining week in Abuja. Tinubu…
MSMD Launches Transformative Mining Policies to Drive Local Content and Economic Growth
In a groundbreaking address at the opening of the 2024 Nigerian Mining Week holding at the Abuja Continental Hotel from November 18–20, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Mary Ogbe unveiled a landmark policy requiring all mining…
Federal Government Intervenes in Osun State, Segilola Gold Mine Dispute
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has established a fact-finding team to investigate the disputes between Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited. The controversy surrounds taxation and operational matters. Minister of Solid…
Minister of Steel Development Felicitates with Muslim Ummah on Eid-El-Maulud
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim community as they celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy Okoji,…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Hails $1 Billion Iron Ore to Steel Project as Breakthrough in Value Addition
The Federal Government has welcomed the planned $1 billion iron ore to steel project in Kogi State as a significant breakthrough in its campaign to promote local value addition in the solid minerals sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr….
Ododo’s Supreme Court Victory: Minister Of Steel Development Lauds Judgment, Calls For Unity In Kogi State
Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his victory at the Supreme Court. The court’s landmark judgment, delivered on Friday, August 23, in Abuja, affirmed…
Federal Government Vows To Avenge Shiroro Mines Killings, Bans Mining At Attack Scene
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the brutal murder of 12 miners at Unguwar Magro Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, pledging to avenge their death and bring the perpetrators to justice. Minister of Solid Minerals…
Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development Launch Anti-Corruption Unit to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
In a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability, the Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development have jointly inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The unit was launched in alignment with the mandate of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
2024 AFNIS Summit: Nigeria Emphasises Value Addition For Economic Growth
Nigeria’s advocacy for value addition in the mining sector for rapid socio-ecocomic development and industrialization remains a panacea to unlocking economic prosperity in the country and African continent. ”Our country offers so much more. That is why we are using…
