Niger Boys Abandon JSS For Artisanal Mining After ‘Tasting’ Its Money – Governor Bago
NIGER State Governor, Umaru Bago, says male children are abandoning junior secondary schools across the state for artisanal mining, which they consider more.
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Seven Miners Die, Several Others Injured As Mining Pit Collapses In Plateau
SEVEN miners have been killed after a mining pit collapsed at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. News.
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Illegal Mining As Fuel For Kidnapping In Nigeria – By Kazeem Akintunde
WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came into power three years ago, he shocked many Nigerians by appointing one of his trusted aides, Dele.
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Governor Kefas Suspends Mining Activities In Taraba
TARABA Governor Agbu Kefas has approved the immediate suspension of all forms of mining activities across the state. The decision is based on.
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After 37 Die In 2026, Fayemi Recalls Shutting Down Same Zurak Mine In 2017
FORMER Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that the underground mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
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Gold Fever Hits South Africa After Lucky Find In Cattle Pen
A GOLD rush has gripped an informal settlement east of the South African city of Johannesburg, after reports spread a few days ago.
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Niger Government Orders Closure Of Mining Site After Deadly Attack
THE Niger State Government has ordered the temporary closure of a mining site in Zuzungi, Kataeregi, located in Katcha Local Government Area, following.
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Seven Killed In Plateau Mining Site Attack
SEVEN persons have been confirmed dead following a night attack on an illegal mining site at Capitex, Kuru community, Jos South Local Government.
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Nigeria Has No Reason To Be Poor, Says Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is blessed with abundant solid mineral deposits and should not remain impoverished. News Point Nigeria reports.
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Imo Government Bans Mining, Dredging In Owerri
THE Imo State Government has announced an immediate and total ban on all forms of mining and dredging activities within the Owerri Capital.
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After Five Years, FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara
THE Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele.
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Alake On Rescue Mission: A Review – By Tunde Rahman
“ALAKE on Rescue Mission” is much more than a photo book of activities, events and work of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,.
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Niger Government Lifts Ban On Mining, Introduces New Conditions
NIGER State Government has conditionally suspended its ban on mining activities in the state, a year after Governor Umaru Bago placed the restriction..
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Value Addition Now A Standard For Mining Operations – Alake
THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared value addition as the irreducible standard for mining operations in the country..
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Mining Development: Nigeria, US Explore Areas of Strategic Partnership
THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States (US) as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for.
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Mining Operations: FG Seeks To Minimize Impact On Environment
THE Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment are strengthening collaboration to ensure that mining operations in the country have minimal adverse.
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‘Powerful Nigerians Involved In Illegal Mining, Terrorism ‘, Minister Reveals
THE Minister of Solid Mineral, Mr Dele Alake, on Tuesday, alleged that some ‘powerful’ Nigerians involved in illegal mining are sponsoring banditry and.
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Three Dead, 11 Injured As Mining Pit Collapses In Zamfara
NO fewer than three artisanal miners have died while 11 others were injured when a mining pit collapsed in Dan Kamfani, Anka Local.
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FG Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences, Issues Vacation Notice To Affected Companies
THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, has announced the revocation of mineral titles of 1,633 holders with a stern warning.