Every day, countless individuals around the world go to work, unaware of the dangers they face. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting Terrorists, Several Feared Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that for some, … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
Nigerian govt plans mining license fee review Aims to raise revenue, restructure mining sector Stakeholders consulted on proposed fee increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has unveiled plans to increase mining license fees and other charges payable by operators in the country. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has reassured State Governments on acquisition of Mining Licences for Solid Minerals Sector Development. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave the assurance during the visit of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Alake, in a statement signed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Doha, Qatar for Abuja in Nigeria after his two-day state visit to the Arabian country. The Nigerian leader left the Presidential wing of the Doha International Airport on Monday morning and he is expected to arrive in Abuja in the evening. Editor’s Picks SIM-NIN … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more
Buhari has reappointed the DG of the Mining Cadastre Office. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom as Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office for a second and final term of four years. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two Officers … Read more
Two members of staff of Hongao Mining Company Limited who removed a seal on the firm’s mining site in the federal capital territory (FCT) have landed in court. The police arraigned the staff who are identified as Moses Smart and Ezeilo Stanley before an upper area court in Mpape, on Tuesday. They are both charged … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, authorised the finance ministry to directly deduct the federal allocation of any state or local councils found imposing illegal taxes on mining operations. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council’s virtual … Read more
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has consolidated its collaboration with the Australian government on mining and agricultural sectors respectively. The National President of NACCIMA, Hajiya Saratu Iya-Aliyu disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Claire Ireland at the Australian High Commission office in … Read more
– Two labourers killed at a mining site in Aruwa Village,Osun state – “The death of that Yoruba labourer is what is presently creating tension amongst Northerners living in Sabo area of Ile-Ife – The Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Mrs. Folasade Odoro, who assured that the situation was under control Two labourers, … Read more