Dr. Dele Alake
26 Nov
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has criticised the lacklustre performance of the Mineral Resources and Environmen
11 Oct
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), on Friday, restated its commitment to work closely
5 Oct
The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited(SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Friday…
30 Aug
Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr Dele Alake, on Friday, assured that the forthcoming Mining Act will optimize economic benefits from
15 May
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for increased funding for the ministry, saying this will enhance its capacity to carry out detailed exploration of the nation’s vast mineral deposits.
27 Apr
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Friday, announced that Nigeria is set to produce 1.6 million tonnes of Lithium annually, which is estimated to employ at least 1,200 Nigerians.
28 Mar
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday, said other security agencies of the government will be joining the ranks of the newly-launched mining marshals.
22 Mar
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday, said that the continuing insecurity across the country had bedeviled the mining sector.
17 Feb
The Federal Government, on Friday, inaugurated members of the Committee for the establishment of the Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence (CoE), as a one stop-shop that will meet the needs of investors in the solid Minerals sector.
8 Feb
As a follow-up to last week's Abuja meeting with the United States Deputy Chief of Mission, David Greene, a working group has been formed to formulate modalities of partnership on mining development.
30 Jan
The solid minerals sector in Nigeria, abundant with 44 viable minerals, holds tremendous potential for economic diversification beyond the country's reliance on oil. However, this potential remains largely untapped due to a series of challenges. Banditry, illegal mining activities, administrative bottlenecks within government agencies, and fragmented relationships between state actors and the Federal Government have…
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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi stated this in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly…
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Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the weekend, supported the call for a single six-year term for President, Vice President, governors and deputy governors to achieve political stability, equity and accelerated development of the country. Olanipekun stated this in his country home, Ikere Ekiti, during the fifth empowerment programme…
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The Sani Bello Foundation, in collaboration with the Graceland Health Development Foundation, Kaduna, has organised its yearly free medical and surgical outreach at the Kontagora General Hospital in Kontagora council area of Niger State. The initiative, which drew beneficiaries from across the country, was to provide critical healthcare services to under-served populations. Chairman of the…
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commended governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states for their exceptional leadership efforts. It lauded their unwavering commitment to stabilisation under the Regional Stabilisation Facility (RSF). global agency noted that effective leadership had been instrumental in advancing recovery initiatives, rebuilding essential infrastructure, and restoring hope to communities devastated…
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Nigeria's first private television station, Desmims Broadcast Nigeria, and Alheri Radio, the oldest private station in Northern Nigeria, have suspended operations over ‘harsh economic conditions’. In a statement issued in Kaduna at the weekend by the Acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee, Idris Mustapha, the decision was attributed to the rising cost of…
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President Bola Tinubu has described Second Republic cabinet minister, Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, as “a foremost statesman and a rare public servant who served the nation with distinction.” He eulogised Unongo during his burial at Kendev, Kwande Local Council of Benue State, at the weekend. Represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…
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President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration’s determination to tame security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Tinubu made…
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Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) has won two awards at the Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) 2024. The company received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for Educational Empowerment for its Harvard Business School Scholarship Initiative and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award for the company’s One Staff, One Tree Initiative. The Managing Director…