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
NMCO Chief Honoured for Boosting Mining Sector Growth
The Director-General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, expressed his gratitude and commitment after receiving the Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The award, presented in Abuja, recognised his significant contributions to Nigeria’s mining sector growth. During his remarks, Nkom stressed that no nation can
Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Calls for Action on Over 6000 Inactive Licenses
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has revealed a significant gap in mining activity, stating that while it has issued about 7,000 mining licenses, fewer than 1,000 mines are currently operational. This disclosure was made by NMCO’s Director General, Obadiah Nkom, during a visit by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, led by Chairman Jonathan
NMCO Engages Stakeholders in Mining Sector Townhall
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) held its first ever Twitter Space to engage with members of the public on Tuesday November 5, 2024 from 11am-3pm . In the pioneer Twitter Space hosted by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre office, Broadcaster Hajia Kemi Aseku, anchored a conversation with the Director General, Engr Simon Obadiah Nkom on