The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has requested a comprehensive report from the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, detailing the utilization of funds allocated to the ministry in the 2024 budget. This demand was made during a budget defense session where the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mary Ogbe, represented the Minister. … Read more
The federal government on Thursday rejected a bill that proposed the creation of a special security agency solely dedicated to protecting mining sites across Nigeria. This decision comes amid escalating illegal mining activities and associated security challenges in the sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, expressed opposition to the bill, titled “Bill to … 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