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Tax reform: FG targets mining revenue leakages, illegal operators
38+ min ago (1552+ words) May 24, 2026 by Frank Ikpefan, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled a sweeping new framework aimed at transforming Nigeria's solid minerals sector into a major revenue driver. Under the reforms, the Nigeria Revenue Service has assumed responsibility for the collection of…...
NEF 2026 focuses on industrial growth
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (218+ words) May 22, 2026 by Our Reporter The 11th edition of Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) will focus on industrial growth and value addition, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify its economy, strengthen local industries and unlock greater value from its natural resources. The Chairman,…...
Army, NSCDC mining marshals raid illegal mining site in Abuja, arrest 15 suspects
2+ week, 37+ min ago (307+ words) May 10, 2026 by Our Reporter In a renewed crackdown on illegal mining and its growing threat to communities and the nation's economy, the Nigerian Army and the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have jointly inspected…...
FG laments low contribution of solid minerals sector to nation's economy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (621+ words) May 9, 2026 by Frank Ikpefan, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the poor contribution of Nigeria's solid minerals sector to the national economy, despite the country's vast mineral deposits valued at over $1trillion. Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria can…...
Nigeria at verge of losing geological heritage, Cameroonian geoscientist raises alarm
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (795+ words) April 19, 2026 by John Ofikhenua, Abuja A renowned Cameroonian geoscientist, Prof. Felix Toteu at the weekend raised the alarm that years of neglect and weak protection frameworks were putting Nigeria's geodiversity at risk. The country, he said, continues to sit on…...
Alake inaugurates 18-member committee to investigate Plateau mine disaster
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (491+ words) April 15, 2026 by Jide Orintunsin, Abuja The Federal Government has suspended the operations of Solid Unit Mining Company Limited following a catastrophic gas poisoning incident at its site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The disaster, which occurred…...
Investments in Lithium processing in Nasarawa hit $850m, says ex-NASENI boss, Haruna
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (646+ words) October 26, 2025 by Our Reporter Former Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Engr. Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna, on Saturday disclosed that Nasarawa State has emerged as Nigeria's hub for lithium mining and processing with…...
Oil magnate wins NMGS top honour, urges stronger oversight in mining, energy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) March 28, 2026 by The Nation Chairman of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona, has been awarded the 2026 Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) highest honour, the NMGS/Shell Award. A statement signed by Renaissance's Spokesperson, Michael Adande, said Fatona…...
How Kano bricklayers died in pit collapse
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) March 28, 2026 by The Nation The pit, dug for local brick production -a gaping wound in the earth, had become a source of livelihood for brick workers. Daily, they excavate the soil, turn it into blocks and spin some currencies that…...
FG bans sand mining on River Niger
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) January 16, 2026 by The Nation The Federal Government has announced ban on mining of sand, 10 kilometer radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi disclosed this on Friday in Asaba,…...