Alake Urges Value Addition as FG Issues 867 Mining Licences
Dele Alake urges African nations to stop raw mineral exports. Nigeria has issued 867 mining licenses, generating N6.95bn revenue. The...
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EFCC Arrests Nine Individuals for Illegal Mining in Niger
Nine individuals arrested in Kaniyan Village for illegal mining. The suspects include five Chinese nationals and four Nigerians. A vast...
Nigeria to Launch Lithium Processing Plants with Chinese Investment
Nigeria plans to launch two lithium processing plants funded mainly by Chinese investors, aiming to create jobs and advance technology...
Nigeria to Launch Two Major Lithium Processing Plants This Year
Nigeria plans to launch two lithium processing plants this year, valued at $800 million. The move reflects a pivot from...
Nigeria Targets Mining and Automotive Sectors to Drive Industrial Revolution
Nigeria is pursuing an industrial revolution by focusing on mining and automotive sectors. A meeting between Joseph Tegbe and Minister...
Chinese Nationals Deported for Illegal Mining in Nigeria, Court Rules
A Nigerian court has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Plateau State. These individuals...
NSCDC Takes Action Against Illegal Mining in Kaduna State
The NSCDC has shut down an illegal mining operation in Kaduna State, using a diplomatic approach to engage local communities....
Nigeria Generates N6.96 Billion from Mining Fees in Q1 2025
The Federal Government generated N6.96 billion from mining fees in Q1 2025, registering 118 new mineral buying centres. Minister Dr....
Nigeria and South Africa Sign Landmark Mining Cooperation Agreement
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve mining cooperation, emphasising investment, knowledge exchange, and technology...
Nigeria’s Mining Sector: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy, rich in minerals like oil and iron ore, with mining contributing about a third of...
