The Federal Government has planned to collaborate with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to block revenue leakages in the mining sector.

The Federal Government has given security agencies two weeks to review the report on the tragic mining explosion that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, to put closure to the incident and develop a blueprint on how to secure the nation’s natural resources going forward.

The Solid Minerals Development Ministry and the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) bank, have pledged to address the logistical challenges hindering the export of solid minerals to enhance financing in the mining sector. Speaking during a meeting with NEXIM Bank's Managing Director, Abba Bello, in Abuja, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, praised the bank…

The Federal Government, on Monday, assured Nigerians that those found culpable in circumstances leading to the tragic Ibadan explosion will face the full weight of the law. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital when he led the government delegation to the scene of the blast…

I have just been thinking how on earth a potentially very rich country like Nigeria can be actually very poor in the midst of that wealth. And I ask myself, why is that so? And, I am not able to put my finger on the answer.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the report of last Tuesday's explosion in Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju

The Federal Government has said that it is awaiting the outcome of the forensic investigation ordered to ascertain the actual cause of the Ibadan tragic explosion that happened last week.

We are here to deliberate on mainly the issue of security around Nigeria’s natural resources, as directed by the president. The president set up this committee. Solid minerals, marine economy, and forests all constitute Nigeria’s natural resources.

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa state as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in Nasarawa state and Nigeria at large. Speaking while receiving the Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, in Abuja, Alake stated that the governor has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing…

Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment are strengthening collaboration to ensure that mining operations have minimal adverse impact on the environment, in line with international best practices. 

Nigeria and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, yesterday, agreed to partner on the development of the mining sector in both countries, as they recognised the potential economic benefits derivable from the sector. 

Africa, Middle East and South Asia are projected to lead in the super region of clean energy solid minerals as the world pushes towards energy transition.