Stakeholder harps on mechanized mining sector
By Gabriel Ewepu THE former President of Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Sani Shehu, has said that poor mechanization is stalling diversification of the economy through the mining sector. Shehu stated this while speaking with Energy Vanguard on the need for government to adequately address the issue of mechanization of all mining operations across the […]
Mining: FG to go tough on royalty payments
As operators call for adequate security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government is to go tough on payment of royalties in the mining sector in order to curtail sharp practices by some operators. This was made known by the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, during a visit […]
CBN’ll off-take gold to boost profitability of artisanal miners-Adegbite
Flags-off Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Devt Initiative By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, at the weekend, disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, will off-take gold to boost the profitability of artisanal miners in the country. Adegbite who was represented by the Director, Artisanal and […]
Solid Minerals: Era of criminalizing illegal miners over — FG
Commences formalization workshop By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday declared that the era of criminalizing illegal miners is over as it holds consultative meetings on the formalization of artisanal miners into cooperatives, and small-scale miners into larger mineral and financial enterprises. The declaration was made by the Minister of Mines and […]
ITM advocates quality human capital devt in mining sector
Says safety should be priority to operators By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A business solutions provider, ITM Nigeria, said it has become imperative for operators in the mining sector to focus on quality human capacity development for effective performance, productivity, profitability, and sustainability. This assertion was made by the Country Manager, ITM Nigeria, Habibah Waziri, […]
Mining: Nigeria, Australia collaborate to develop mining sector
Nigerian High Commissioner to Australia, Bello Husseni Kazaure has disclosed that the Federal Government will collaborate with the Australian government to develop several sectors in the country including the mining sector.
Adegbite woos UK investors with mining business potentials, incentives
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, Wednesday, wooed investors in the United Kingdom, UK, with investment potentials and incentives in the mining sector. Adegbite who was the Chief Host at a Conference held in the UK with theme, ‘Nigeria Beyond Oil’ told participants that the government […]
Zamfara, Chinese investors sign agreement on agric, mining
The Zamfara State Government has signed an agreement with Chinese investors on mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and power generation in the state. A statement by the Special Adviser to Gov. Bello Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media, and Communications, Mr. Zailani Bappa, on Friday said that it was aimed at boosting economic activities in the state. […]
FG inaugurates 14-man c’ttee to block leakages in mining sector
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, inaugurated 14-man Ministerial Committee on the Optimization of Revenue from Mineral Resources Sector to block leakages and illegal mining accruals. The inauguration was done by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, in Abuja, whose chairman is the Minister of State for Mines […]
We’ll establish gemstone laboratories, no more outsourcing — Adegbite
…charges Agency on human capital devt By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, Tuesday, disclosed that the ministry will establish gemstone laboratories in the country. Adegbite who was on a familiarization tour at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, decried outsourcing of gemstones from the country to […]
Reps to FG: Make gold mining source of revenue for Nigeria
ABUJA-House of Representatives yesterday urged the federal government to make gold mining one of the major sources of revenue for the country.
FG cautions states govts over undue interference in mining operations
The Federal Government on Thursday urged states government to stop interfering in mining operations in the country in order to attract private investors to the industry.
Border Closure: FG’s action gives hope to mining sector — Adegbite
…urges Nigerians to support decision By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, while reacting to the closure of land borders in the country said the Federal Government’s action gives hope to the mining sector for high productivity, performance, and elimination of smuggling activities. Adegbite made the assertion […]
Border Closure: Adegbite hails FG, says will curtail minerals smuggling
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, Wednesday, hailed closure of land borders by President Muhammadu Buhari, as it will curtail the smuggling of illegally mined solid minerals from the country. Adegbite stated this in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister […]
3rd edition of mining council meeting to woo local investors —Adegbite
Says work to start on NIOMCO before Ajaokuta Steel Coy By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan, Monday, disclosed that the third edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development, NCMMRD, will woo local investors to the mining sector. Adegbite stated this during a media […]
IGR: Plateau to invest in agriculture, mining and tourism
By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos In a bid to raise its internally generated revenue, IGR, officials of the Plateau State government have agreed that investments in the three areas of agriculture, mining and tourism should be intensified so as to create jobs and ensure sustainable development in the State. The officials in a communique issued at […]
