Nigeria is launching lithium and rare earth processing plants to diversify its economy from oil, […]
Nigeria Forms 250 Cooperatives to Support Artisanal Miners and Combat Illegal Mining
The Federal Government has established 250 cooperatives for artisanal miners to combat illegal mining, aiming […]
Only 1,000 of 7,141 Mining Licenses Active, Says NIMCO Director General
The NMCO has issued 7,141 mining licenses, but only 1,000 are active, revealing inefficiencies in […]
NMCO Director General Advocates Reform for Underutilised Mining Licences
The NMCO reported that only 1,000 of the 7,141 issued mining licenses are active. DG […]
Nigerian Government Prosecutes Illegal Miners in Kogi and Ondo States
The Nigerian federal government is prosecuting illegal miners in Kogi and Ondo states as part […]
Reforms Boost Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
Dr. Dele Alake announced that reforms by the Tinubu administration have increased investor interest in […]
Nigerian Mining Cadastre Reports Record N8.19bn Revenue in October 2024
In October 2024, the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office reported a record revenue of N8.19 billion. […]
Federal Government Arrests Five Suspects for Illegal Mining in Nasarawa
Three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians were arrested in Nasarawa for illegal mining at an […]
Nigeria and UAE Look to Strengthen Trade in Mining Sector
Dr. Dele Alake has urged for improved Nigeria-UAE trade relations in the mining sector, focusing […]