FG Revokes 924 Dormant Mining Licenses
Federal Government has revoked another 924 more dormant licenses after adequate notice of 30 days to concern parties. The Minister of Solid Mineral Development Dr Dele Alake announced this in…
CSOs Praise Gov Kefas For Banning Illegal Mining In Taraba
Taraba State Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has applauded Governor Agbu Kefas for signing an Executive Order suspending illegal mining activities in the State. The State Chairman, Dr. Joseph Gimba…
Tinubu/Shetima Takes Campaign To Zamfara, Prioritises Agriculture, Mining
The All Progressives Congress APC, Presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured people of Zamfara State to give priority on Agriculture and mining if elected in the next month general…
Zamfara: NLC Gives Reason For Delay In November Salary
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Zamfara State councils have assured the state civil servants of the state Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle’s approval and order for…
EFCC, NSCDC To Tackle Illegal Mining, Non Payment Of Royalties In Kwara
The Zonal Commander, Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Michael Nzekwe says the commission will strengthen the existing collaboration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
FG Begins Airborne Geophysical Survey In 19 States
From Ali Muhammad Rabiu (Kwara) Federal government has embarked on a multi-million naira mining exploration drive in seven local government areas of Kwara state to attract local and foreign investors…
FG Declares Zamfara ‘No- Fly Zone’, Bans Mining
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation that Zamfara State be declared a no-fly-zone, with immediate effect, in response to recent security challenges erupting from the state. National Security Adviser…
Jigawa State Secures Mining Licenses To Promote Investment
Jigawa State says it will pursuit intensive promotion drive in subsequent years for foreign and domestic investments especially in processing and manufacturing for exports. The Director General, Jigawa Invest, Hajiya…
Niger State Government Orders Immediate Suspension of Mining
Niger state government has ordered for the immediate suspension of all mining activities in two local government areas of the state. They are Shiroro and Paikoro local government areas. The…
NEITI Unveils Publications On Impact of Mining
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative NEITI on Sunday says it is set to unveil two publications that have direct impact on revenue management and governance of the extractive sector in…