Acting General Manager, Corporate Communications of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, has shared some insights on the board’s activities during the exhibition tour led by the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, at the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), held at the
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced plans to introduce tougher licensing regulations in the mining sector as part of broader efforts to disrupt illicit resource trade and choke off funding for armed groups. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the 8th Annual Conference of the Network of African Parliamentarians on
The Edo State Ministry of Mining has conducted a comprehensive training and orientation programme for members of its newly inaugurated Taskforce, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with mining regulations across the state. The training featured resource persons from both the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development and the Edo State
The President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele Ayanleke, has raised concerns over what he described as a “regulatory confusion” threatening mining operations in the country and deterring both local and international investors. “There is one big elephant in the room, and that is the issue of regulations. We know mining is in
The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has emphasised that solutions to Nigeria’s challenges in mining, energy, water, and construction already exist but are hindered by poor funding and ineffective policy implementation. Speaking at a pre-press briefing in Abuja, NMGS President, Prof. Akinade Olatunji, stressed the urgency of addressing these issues. He highlighted the upcoming
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has dissolved the Special Taskforce on Environmental Protection, previously headed by Brigadier General J.A. Faransa (Rtd). The taskforce was directed to wind up and submit its reports and recommendations to the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary to
The National Commander of the Mining Marshal, ACC J. A. Onoja, has reiterated the Squad’s commitment to eradicating economic sabotage within Nigeria’s mining sector. Speaking at a recent stakeholder engagement workshop held at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Wuse 2, Abuja, Onoja assured attendees of the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s, and
The Gemstones Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) has expressed strong concerns over what it describes as excessive regulation of the mining sector in Nigeria. Niran Ajibade, the association’s president, voiced these concerns in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. He highlighted that the over-regulation is causing
Cyril Azobu, PwC Partner and mining leader shared his insights on Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development’s plan to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit. As part of its efforts to clean up the mining sector and attract investors, the country is preparing for this audit. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, highlighted that
The Federal Government, in partnership with key players in the mining sector, has agreed to review mining licence rates following a three-hour meeting aimed at aligning the sector with current market realities and enhancing the management of Nigeria’s mineral resources. Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced that