…in parts of northern Nigeria, allegedly to facilitate the exploitation of the region’s mineral resources. In March 2021, a repentant bandit who granted an interview reportedly implicated government officials, alleging that the authorities were aware of how the armed groups acquired their weapons. There are also reports…

…development and investment partnerships. Mr Lawal said the state was endowed with mineral resources of growing importance to the global economy, including gold, lithium, copper and industrial phosphate, among others. The event was chaired by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole…

…to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gala night to mark the Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the official unveiling of the Taraba Regi…

…NSCDC Olatunde stated the command’s determination to curb unregulated mining and protect mineral resources from exploitation by unlicensed operators led to the raid of the location. He said, “On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about 14:07 hours, the command’s Mines and Steel Development Unit, in collaboration with the O…

…require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speaking on the state’s electricity reforms and efforts to improve power supply on the sidelines of the unveiling of four transmission substations in Lagos recently. Ogunleye said th…

…The commissioner explained that he collaborated with the Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources in Gombe State to form a joint team that visited the site. According to him, the team met with the technical personnel of the company handling the project and engaged them on the development. He said they were informed…

…of terrorist organisations requires greater attention to the illegal exploitation of mineral resources.” Attah said the growing nexus between illegal mining and terrorism had become increasingly relevant to Nigeria’s national security calculations. He added that the development partly explained the Federal Government’s…

…mining operations, while attracting investment into the country’s largely untapped mineral resources. The Plateau tragedy has also renewed concerns about the dangers posed by abandoned mining sites, particularly in communities where unlicensed miners continue to enter old pits in search of residual minerals.

…exceeds the 15 per cent limit, particularly in “territories endowed with water and mineral resources, or logistical advantages,” such as ports. AFP

…Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the allegations as false and misleading, saying they were based on what he called a campaign of misinformation against the minister. He…

…the entire African continent to be deliberate in adding value to the continent’s huge mineral resources before export. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the […] The post WTO DG charges Nigeria, African countries on value addition export…

…expressed concern that host communities were not deriving sufficient benefits from mineral resources found in the area, urging authorities to ensure that mining activities translate into improved roads, healthcare, education, clean water and employment opportunities for local residents. While appealing to residents of…

…Development Bank have called for stronger African control over the continent’s vast mineral resources, saying Africa must stop allowing its natural wealth to leave its shores in raw form while importing finished products made from the same resources. The call was made by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele…

…out corruption, and secure a greater share of revenue from the country's oil, gas, and mineral resources. Those pledges have become increasingly difficult to honour after it emerged that the previous administration had concealed billions of dollars in borrowing, leaving the country's finances in a far worse condition t…

…and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals, John Onoja, has said that the country’s mineral resources should not be a curse but a blessing. He made the statement on Thursday during a visit to Kogi State. Onoja, while conveying the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Commandant…

…than contribute to environmental damage, insecurity and avoidable loss of lives. “The mineral resources with which Ankpa has been blessed should not become a curse to the people. Following our engagement with the traditional council, anyone who continues to engage in illegal mining will be sanctioned in accordance with…

…will be closely monitored,” he added. He, however, warned that transportation of mineral resources at night remains illegal and pledged intensified enforcement against violators. The Permanent Secretary, Barr. Samuel Nkwede, said the tour aligns with Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s commitment to promoting responsibl…

INTRODUCTION Oil, gas and other mineral resources are ordinarily, natural sources of wealth and well-being of any people when properly harnessed for the common good. Since 1956 or thereabout, when oil was said to have been discovered in Nigeria, the people have paid the supreme sacrifices for this economic misfortune,…

…nationals and several artisanal miners suspected of engaging in unlawful extraction of mineral resources. Authorities also recovered suspected mineral resources stored in cartons, along with equipment believed to have been used in the operation. Among the items seized were closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and o…

…area, remains one of the continent's leading gold producers. The state-owned Sudanese Mineral Resources Company reported a five-year production high of 70 tonnes of gold in 2025. The sanctions come a day after the United Nations warned that both the SAF and the RSF were profiting from control of Sudan's natural resourc…

…and Mining Act, protect the environment, safeguard lives and preserve the nation’s mineral resources from illegal exploitation. He stressed that the ministry remains committed to conducting continuous surveillance and enforcement operations across the Southwest and other parts of the country to eliminate illegal mining…

…stated this in an interview with journalists in Yola. He noted that […] The post How mineral resources in Adamawa can make it one of the richest-SDP gov candidate appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, described All On as an important contributor to Nigeria's renewable energy ecosystem. Delivering the governor's goodwill message, Ogunleye commended the organisation for demonstrating that underserved commu…

…operators, host communities and security agencies to ensure that Plateau's abundant mineral resources contribute meaningfully to economic development rather than fuel insecurity. The governor has consistently maintained that the mining sector must be properly regulated to attract genuine investors, create employment op…

…port handles a significant share of the country's import and export trade, including the mineral resources that underpin much of the national economy. Kinshasa is regarded as one of the world's fastest-growing megacities by population, and its growth rate this year outpaces every other city on the continent's top ten b…