Miners
8 Nov
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for stronger collaboration between stakeholders in the solid minerals sector and the National Parks Service to combat illegal mining and prevent further mine collapses. The Minister noted that technical reports from field inspections indicated that the lack of professional skills in mine development by…
31 Oct
Nigeria's solid minerals sector, projected to stand at $750 billion by the Federal Government and presently being positioned as the new oil, generated a meagre $210 million (N345.41 billion) between 2022 and 2023.
22 Aug
Concerned stakeholders in the Nigerian minerals and mining sector have alleged undue interference by state governments in mining operations in the country.
6 Jun
The Senate has mandated the Committee on Solid Minerals to investigate the cause of a rockslide in Farin Doki community, Shiroro Local Government of Niger. The rockslide buried 30 informal miners alive at a gold mining site. This followed the adoption of a motion at plenary on Thursday in Abuja on an “urgent need to…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his heavy focus on land revocation and allocations to the detriment of other essential services and developmental priorities in Abuja.
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The Federal Government has converted the Marhai Forest Reserve in Nasarawa State into a national park, as part of efforts to ensure sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the former President of the Senate, David Mark, have expressed sadness over the passing of General Godwin Osagie Abbey, a legendary son of Edo state, who died on Saturday night in Abuja after a protracted illness.
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A non-profit organisation, Help to the Ageing has supported elderly residents in Isale-Oja, Agege, Lagos State with essential items and medical care to improve their welfare during festive outreach.
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The University of Ilorin has issued a final deadline for its graduates to collect their unclaimed certificates. UNILORIN disclosed this in a statement signed by M.A. Alfanla, on Sunday. The university noted that it has set Friday, January 17, 2025, as the final deadline for unclaimed certificates. The university management added that graduates who fail…
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Mohamed Salah dropped another hint that his future could lie away from Liverpool as the Egypt star said he would be happy "wherever I am going to end my career" after starring in Sunday's 6-3 demolition of Tottenham. Salah scored twice and provided two assists in the goal-spree in north London as Liverpool moved four…
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Borussia Dortmund scored three goals in a devastating five-minute spell to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and end the year in the top six of the Bundesliga. Dortmund came into this game without a win in their previous three league outings but produced some stylish attacking moments to blow Wolfsburg away on the road. Dutchman Donyell Malen…
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Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti's side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which…
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Atalanta surged back to the top of the Serie A standings with a Charles De Ketelaere-inspired 3-2 win at home to Empoli on Sunday, while inconsistent Roma thrashed Parma 5-0. De Ketelaere was twice on target for Atalanta in the topsy-turvy encounter -- his second goal proving to be the winner with just four minutes…
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Tens of thousands protested Sunday in Belgrade to demand that Serbian leaders take responsibility for the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people last month. The government has faced seven weeks of nationwide demonstrations following the deaths in the northern city of Novi Sad, with many protesters accusing authorities of corruption and…