Revitalizing Nigeria’s Steel Sector: FG Forges Partnership with International Partners
Nigeria’s Federal Government has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s steel sector through a strategic partnership with development partners and international donor agencies. The Ministry of Steel Development initiated this collaboration to unlock the sector’s full potential, drive…
NNPP Chairman Warns Distractors To Stay Away From The Party
The National Chairman of New Nigeria’s Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Agbo Major, has warned distractors parading themselves as members of the party to stay away from the party. Dr. Agbo gave the warning at a post convention briefing in Abuja….
ALSCON: FG Set To Revive Aluminum Smelting Company Of Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has began significant initiative to revive the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), a pivotal player in the nation’s industrial landscape. The revival will reinvigorate the local economy, create jobs, and enhance Nigeria’s position in…
FG Solicit World Bank Support For Steel Sector Development
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Steel Development has sought World Bank support for the development of Steel Roadmap and other critical areas of the Steel Sector in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaiubu Abubakar Audu,…
Steel Sector: Ministry Present 2025 Budget To NASS, Solicits For Adequate Funding
Nigeria’s Ministry of Steel Development has presented its 2025 Budget Proposal for the revitalization of the Steel industry in the country for economic growth as well as solicited for adequate funding of the Sector. The Minister, Prince Shaiubu Abubakar Audu…
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,…
