Tag: Mining
State to create Ministry of Mining
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says a ministry of mining would be established to fast track the development of mining…
Act vests control of mineral resources in states on FG
The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA) 2007 has vested the control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in…
Dangote expands investments into agriculture, mining
The Dangote Group has expanded its investments into agriculture and mining, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Corporate Communications of the group,…
FG to understudy Australian mining sector— Fayemi
The Federal Government would understudy the Australian mining sector in the bid to reposition the country’s solid mineral sector, Minister…
5 countries declare interest in Nigeria’s mining sector
Alhaji Sani Shehu, the President, Miners Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday said five countries had declared interest to invest in…
I’ve ordered immediate intervention to help local industries – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered immediate intervention in the textile, mining and agro-based industries in a bid to increase employment…
I’ll focus on agriculture, mining, not crude oil – Buhari
Nigeria’s president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday in Abuja said he would shift attention from oil to agricultural and mining…
Tackling Illegal Mining And Dredging In Lagos
By Tayo Ogunbiyi The waterways stretching from Badagry to Epe, (with a Peninsular in between, a lagoon at the back…
FG to shut illegal mining operations
Minister of Mines and Steel Development says it will close any mining or quarry firm not operating in accordance with…