Minister Alake Champions Africa’s First Gemology Department in Abuja
Dr. Dele Alake backs Nigeria’s first Gemology department at Yakubu Gowon University, aimed at enhancing skills in the mining sector....
Month: April 2025
Alake Champions New Gemology Department at Yakubu Gowon University
Dr Dele Alake supports Yakubu Gowon University's new Department of Gemology, Africa's first. This initiative aims to build capacity in...
Minister Praises Launch of Africa’s First Gemology Department in Abuja
Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, endorses the launch of Africa’s first Gemmology and Gemstones Department at Yakubu...
Alake Supports Nigeria’s First Gemology Department at Yakubu Gowon University
Dr. Dele Alake supports Yakubu Gowon University’s new Department of Gemology, emphasizing its role in nurturing talent in the gemstone...
SOMMEDI: Driving Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revolution Through Innovation and Skills
SOMMEDI, located in Nasarawa State, is key to Nigeria's solid minerals sector, aiming to boost local mining through technology and...
Nigeria Issues Mining Licences and Enhances Sector Cooperation
In Q1 2025, Nigeria approved 867 mining licenses, generating over N6.95 billion in fees and signing a crucial MoU with...
South Africa and Nigeria Form Mining Cooperation Pact
South Africa and Nigeria signed a MoU to enhance mining cooperation, focusing on investment, technology sharing, and joint exploration in...
Nigeria’s Mining Marshals: A Year of Progress Amid Ongoing Challenges
The Mining Marshals, launched in March 2024, have increased personnel and made significant arrests against illegal mining in Nigeria. With...
Nigeria Earns N6.9 Billion in Mining Fees in Early 2025
In Q1 2025, Nigeria's mining sector generated N6.9 billion from fees. Minister Dr Dele Alake reported registration of 118 new...
EU Seeks to Strengthen Investment in Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector
The EU aims to boost investment in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, with a focus on collaboration and sustainability. Ambassador Mignot...
