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14 Apr
It is quite pathetic that despite the fact that it has been some weeks since the issue of unregulated mining in OAU gained public attention, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has not found it worthy to react not to talk of mandating security..
28 Feb
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has described solid minerals as the country’s next economic saviour. As part of efforts to monitor seismic activities in the country
16 Feb
The Benue Government says 34 solid minerals out of the 44 in the country are found in the state.
7 Feb
Africa has a wealth of solid minerals and a diverse range of natural resources, including diamonds, gold, iron, cobalt, uranium, copper, bauxite, silver, and oil. Nigeria holds a position as a hub for solid minerals within the continent.
2 Feb
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that miners and operators in the sector owed the Federal Government more than N2 trillion.
31 Jan
While the policy to regulate the solid minerals sector in Nigeria has potential economic benefits, addressing the associated challenges will be crucial to realising its full potential and ensuring sustainable and inclusive development, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has said.
1 Jan
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, yesterday, hailed President Bola Tinubu's vision of diversifying the country's economy through renewed focus on solid minerals.
19 Dec
As Nigeria grapples with economic challenges and seeks to diversify its revenue mainstay , the All Progressive Congress(APC) candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura
15 Dec
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and his Defence counterpart, Abubakar Badaru, on Friday, put finishing touches on plans to secure the mining environment in the country.
8 Nov
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, and ex-Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, have commended the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for re-igniting national interest in the solid minerals sector. Speaking on a courtesy visit to the Minister recently, Shittu said the sector holds the key to sustainable…
23 Oct 2023
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has planned to work with foremost consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to execute policies under the seven-point roadmap to transform the sector.
15 Oct 2023
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu Friday evening paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake in his office.

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