Nigeria is considering the development of a Mining Infrastructure Corridor to enhance the investment climate in the solid minerals sector, according to Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking on TVC on Monday, January 27, Tomori emphasised the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for both local
Alake Pledges Environmental Safeguards in Mining
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake said the government is exploring ways to minimise adverse impacts of mining on the environment. He added that the government was seeking to do so while considering International best practices. Alake said this on Monday, January 15, in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal.