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…
Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups to Hold Mega Rally Against Military Takeover in Abuja
A coalition of pro-democracy groups, in conjunction with local and foreign journalists, has announced a mega rally to protest against military takeover in Nigeria. The event, tagged “Tinubu Mandate Protection Rally (Part II),” is scheduled to hold on Monday, July…
African Mining Ministers Plan Tougher Rules For Value Addition – Alake
Stiffer measures to cut raw mineral exports and boost value addition topped talks among African ministers of mining at the Ministerial Roundtable held yesterday to flag off the annual Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) in Abuja. The…
FG Urges Labour to Settle For What Will Not Undermine Economy, Lead to Mass Retrenchment
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Organised Labour to settle for a national minimum wage that will not undermine the national economy and lead to mass retrenchment of workers. Idris who appealed while declaring open…
FG, Cross-River Deepen Cooperation To Address Illegal Mining
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. Speaking while receiving Cross-River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his office, Alake, highlighted…
