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....
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FG Collects ₦6.95 Billion in Mining Fees in Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, Nigeria's federal government collected ₦6.95 billion in mining fees and registered 118 private mineral buying centres, indicating...
Sustaining the Success of Nigeria’s Mining Marshals
Nigeria's Mining Marshals, launched a year ago, have made strides against illegal mining, with over 2,670 personnel now enforcing regulations....
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...
Nigeria’s Lithium Mining Boom: Economic Opportunity or Environmental Risk?
Nigeria's lithium mining boom attracts many miners seeking economic opportunity but raises concerns about legality, environmental risks, and local conflicts....
Nigeria and South Africa Enhance Mining Cooperation with New Agreement
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance mining cooperation, focusing on investment, technology transfer, and...
Overview of Artisanal Mining and Education in Nigeria and South Africa
Nigeria has over 500,000 artisanal miners. In 2024, South Africa reported 24,850 schools, and it is also the only African...
Nigeria and South Africa Form Strategic Mining Partnership for Growth
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen mining collaboration. The MoU, initiated by ministers from...
Nigeria and South Africa Establish Strategic Mining Alliance to Boost Intra-African Cooperation
Nigeria and South Africa launched a strategic mining partnership aimed at enhancing collaboration in mineral development and industrialisation. The initiative...
