Alake Orders Illegal Miners to Cease Operation over Lead Poisoning Outbreak in Zamfara  The Federal Government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, emphasising that all mining activities remain suspended until the release of standard operating procedures to guide the resumption...

Mining Marshals Commander Seeks Media Support in Tackling Illegal Mining The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Attah Onoja, has called for increased media support in educating the public on the dangers of illegal mining, its consequences, and the importance of responsible mining practices. ACC...

FG Revokes 924 Mineral Licences, Fine Racketeers The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has revoked 924 dormant mineral licences to enhance the mining sector’s transparency and efficiency. This action was taken as the government identified licence racketeering as one of the main...

Taskforce Impounds 21 Trucks of Coal Over Illegal Mining The licensed and legal Coal Miners in Kogi State have said that in a bid to defeat illegal mining in the country, a Joint Task Force set up by the State Government has impounded 21 trucks...

FG Warns States Against Mining Regulation, Says it's Unconstitutional The Federal Government through the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, has said that state governments have no power to regulate mining activities. He also said the ban by states on mining was illegal and...

FG to Revive Ajaokuta Plant, Develope Steel Sector - Audu The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has vowed resuscitate the Ajaokuta Steel Company. During a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Audu affirmed his commitment to restoring the moribund steel plant. According to him, he will...