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Resource Control Shake-Up: National Assembly Proposes Removal of Solid Minerals from Exclusive…
By Patience Chat Moses
In a bold legislative move, the 10th National Assembly has proposed the removal of solid minerals from the Exclusive Legislative List. This motion appears to be one that could ignite nationwide debate, raising!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Chinese Company to Establish $300m Steel Plant in Ogun
By Patience Chat MosesThe Nigerian steel industry is about to experience remarkable growth as China and Russia made their interest known in partnering with the sector.The most recent partnership is that of Inner Galaxy Steel Company!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Signs $1 Billion MoU with Chinese Firms for Iron Ore-to-Steel Project
Dele Alake
By Patience Chat Moses
In a giant move that could reshape Nigeria's industrial landscape, the Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $1 billion with Chinese firms for an Iron Ore-to-Steel!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG, Stakeholders Agree on Mining License Rate Review
(4th left) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior Affairs, Dr. Mary Ogbeh, Permanent Secretary and some of the newly inducted operatives
By Patience Chat Moses
The Federal Government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Prioritize International Mining Partnerships to Attract FDI ― KPMG Tells FG
By Patience Chat Moses
With over forty four (44) solid mineral resources, Nigeria's solid mineral sector has continued to suffer underutilization.
As a result of this disturbing development, a global audit, tax and business!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG Needs N70bn for Solid Minerals Exploration – Minister
By Patience Chat Moses
Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, has said that the Federal Government needs funding worth about N70 billion to support solid minerals exploration activities across the country.
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Alake Inaugurates Two High-Powered Committees for Bitumen Development
By Patience Chat Moses
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has inaugurated two high-powered committees for the development of Bitumen.
The first is a Ministerial Committee chaired by MCO DG, Engr. Nkom and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG Throws Weight Behind Local Content in Mining Operations
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a recent statement, Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting mining companies that prioritize local content in their!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Minister tasks Africa on Mineral Reserves & Reversing Debt Burden
By Patience Chat MosesIn a compelling address at a ministerial roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, has called upon mineral-rich African nations to reconsider their!-->!-->!-->…
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Solid Minerals Development Minister Assures of More Economic Impact from the Sector
By Patience Chat Moses
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s vision of diversifying the nation’s economy through renewed focus on solid minerals.
In his New Year goodwill!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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