Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Dabiri-Erewa, Others to Headline ECI@25 Convention in Newark The convention will run from September 18 to 21 Prof. Emmanuel Akin Abayomi, will reflect on “Pandemic Preparedness and Healthcare Innovation” Nigeria’s foremost political leaders, policymakers, and innovators are preparing to take the stage at the 14th Biennial Convention of Eko Club International (ECI@25). Eko … Read more
Tinubu to Inaugurate 6,000MT Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa ..Project signals growing investor confidence in solid minerals sector, says Gov Sule The Ministry of Solid Minerals also outlined plans to restrict lithium exports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit Nasarawa State to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors, Governor Abdullahi … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has overturned the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), barely hours after it was made public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial announcement, delivered by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, had highlighted Danfulani’s credentials, including a Bachelor’s … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday, acknowledging their enduring partnership and deep friendship. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Alake as a loyal ally and trusted confidant. EDITOR’S … Read more
FG revokes 924 dormant licences in mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announces revocation. Notice given through official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revoked 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, … Read more
Federal Government has disclosed the plans to establish solid mineral processing hubs in the six geopolitical zones across the country. Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said made this known while speaking at the 2020 Nigeria Mining Week, adding that the hubs would be cited close to the locations of artisanal miners. According … Read more