President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele Ayanleke has urged the government to implement robust value addition policies and harness the full potential of Nigeria’s mining sector for employment creation and economic diversification. Ayanleke said the narrative that mining contributes less than one percent to GDP is changing. “There are a lot of
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for greater gender inclusivity in policy-making roles within the extractive industry, emphasising that such inclusion is key to promoting fairness and unlocking the nation’s full potential. Speaking at an event commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) at NEITI House, Abuja, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji
Nigeria’s extractive and mining sector contributed N1.14 trillion to the Federation Account between 2019 and 2023, according to reports from various government agencies including the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). This revenue was shared across federal, state, and local governments, demonstrating the sector’s growing role in Nigeria’s GDP. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji,
Corruption is a pervasive problem in the Nigerian mining sector, hindering its growth and development. Bribery, extortion, and illegal permits are among the common forms of corruption. These practices undermine transparency, erode public trust, and divert resources away from legitimate economic activities. Corruption is a serious problem that hinders governance, investment, and economic progress in
The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) will evaluate and validate about 198 extractive companies and government agencies following the submission of information and data for the ongoing nationwide reconciliation and validation of revenues in the oil, gas, and mining sector. While addressing the press and civil society organisations involved in the extractive sector in
The head of Nigeria’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has called for increased involvement of women in the mining sector. He expressed concern over the low number of women working in the industry, especially in leadership positions. Dr. Orji pointed out that a male-dominated mining sector limits women’s opportunities for jobs,
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