The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has urged the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) to intensify its revenue generation efforts to help the Federal Government achieve its fiscal goals. This call was made during NMCO’s 2025 budget defence at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, where the committee praised the agency for its financial
Nasarawa Reaches ₦1 Billion Milestone in Solid Minerals Revenue – Minister
Nasarawa State has joined an exclusive group of four states in Nigeria that earn over ₦1 billion from federal allocations in the solid mineral sector. This announcement was made by the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, who represented the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, during a
The Strategic Importance of Investing in Nigeria’s Monazite Resources
Nigeria has vast mineral deposits, which over the years have been noted as one of the catalysts for economic growth and development. Among these, Nigeria’s Monazite resources stand out, especially because of the rich composition of elements like cerium, lanthanum, thorium, and uranium, which remain largely untapped. This phosphate mineral is unusually well-placed for several
Nasarawa Governor Welcomes $50 Million Investment in Mining Sector
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Nizhong Mining Company, led by Chairman Mr. He-Ruchui, at the Government House in Lafia. The company has proposed a $50 million investment in tin mining and mineral processing in the Agwada community, Kokona Local Government Area. This investment is expected