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Minister wants regional energy hubs established to boost cross-border mining

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of...

Alake hails N50bn revenue surge as mining cadastre goes digital

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has generated over N50 billion IGR for 2025, surpassing the N38 billion recorded in 2024. The Minister, Mr. Dele...

We’ve recovered over 90 mining sites from illegal miners – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, says no fewer than 90 mining sites have been recovered from illegal miners across the country. Alake...

Govt to revoke 1,000 mining licences – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences in addition to the 900 it...

We want solid minerals contribution to GDP to surpass oil – Alake

“The ministry is determined to ensure that the solid minerals sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpasses that of oil.” The Minister of...

Govt vows stringent action against illegal mining

The Federal Government has declared its unwavering commitment to take decisive measures against individuals involved in illegal mining nationwide, describing it as a serious...

Govt seeks to minimise impact of mining on environment

The Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment are taking collaborative steps to ensure that mining operations in the country have minimal adverse...

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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...
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NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerian students to partner with...

IPCC wraps up 64th plenary session in Bangkok

The 64th Plenary Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) closed in Bangkok on Friday, March 27, 2026....

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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in...

NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr...