Nigeria to Establish Special Police Force to Combat Illegal Mining – Insights from Dele Alake
The Nigerian government has announced its intention to establish a dedicated police force specifically focused on addressing illegal mining activities...
Month: February 2024
Recommending Solutions for Effective Mining Regulation in Nigeria
The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, led by President Prof Akinade Olatunji, is taking proactive measures to address the deficiencies...
Federal Government to Establish Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence
The Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish the Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence, with the goal of providing...
Nigeria and the U.S. Collaborate on Mining Development
The Governments of Nigeria and the United States have taken significant steps towards establishing a collaboration aimed at enhancing the...
The Federal Government’s Ultimatum to Illegal Miners: Cooperate or Face the Consequences
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to illegal miners, providing a 30-day ultimatum to join a...
Revamping Nigeria’s Mining Sector: Proposed 5% Fund for Host Communities
The Committee on Solid Minerals of the House of Representatives has presented a proposal to allocate 5% of the revenue...
Nigeria Considers New Law to Tap Mineral Resources and Boost Economy
The Nigerian parliament is currently in discussions regarding the passing of a new law that is specifically aimed at addressing...
The Importance of Evidence-Based Solutions in Addressing Environmental Issues
Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, recently highlighted the importance of adopting evidence-based solutions to address environmental challenges....
Boosting Economic Growth: Nigeria and US Explore Credit Facilities for Mining Firms
In a recent development, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and United States Assistant Secretary for Energy and...
Nigeria Set to Roll Out Mining Industry Reforms to Boost Sustainable Investment
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake of Nigeria, has announced plans to introduce extensive reforms to the...
