With a GDP of around ₦7.96 trillion (approximately $19.27 billion), Rivers State is pivotal to Nigeria's oil and gas industry. The state capital, Port Harcourt, is a major centre for crude oil ...
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Ebonyi State is one of the States in Nigeria that is endowed with solid minerals including lead ores. Unregulated mining in Ebonyi State started with the mining of lead-zinc (Pb-Zn) ore in 1925 (2) and since then Pb mining has progressed tremendously because of its high demand.
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The evaluation of environmental impact of artisanal gold mining was carried out in Luku, Minna, North Central Nigeria, to evaluate environmental hazards associated with artisanal gold mining through field work and Laboratory analyses. During the field work, observations of the whole mining site were made so as to evaluate the physical impact of mining and representative soil …
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Opportunities in Mining. Nigeria offers other excellent investment opportunities for U.S. companies involved in the extractive industries including mining of solid minerals. ... is working actively to attract local and international investment into Nigeria's mining sector. Currently, investments are being made in gold, baryte, tin, lead, and ...
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In fact, the poor performance of the large-scale mining sector in Nigeria has left most of the industry in the hands of ASM operators, who conduct over 95% of mining (Lawal, 2002; MMSD, 2008 MMSD, 2008).Although there are no official statistics for the actual number of people engaged in ASM in Nigeria, the sector is estimated to directly employ over 500,000 …
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The raid, which took place on February 17, 2025, was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, in collaboration with the State Sector ...
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The Senate also aims to establish a safer and more profitable mining sector. Speaking over the weekend when he led a delegation to Niger State to investigate the recent collapse of a mining pit ...
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Mining in Nigeria. Mining in Nigeria dates back to 1902 when organised mining in its exploration stage started with the then Secretary of State for Colonies commissioning mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Protectorates (MMSD, 2016).The first record of a mined mineral was tin ore by the Royal Niger Company in 1905 (Hodder, 1959).Through the years, …
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As a result of this, mining is done virtually in all the states of the federation. Mining industry in Nigeria is considered to be a key driver of economic growth which can potentially lead to higher levels of social and economic wellbeing. This potential is however hampered because the industry is yet to get the attention it deserved from the ...
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Even when the governors of Katsina, Niger and Zamfara states led negotiations with the sponsors of illegal mining, this was under conditions determined by the sponsors -- showing the level of ...
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Amid the global push for green energy solutions, Nigeria's reserves of critical minerals such as lithium, manganese and nickel are in high demand, prompting the government to release a series of initiatives that will fast-track foreign direct investment into the sector. On February 8, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a pan-African multilateral development …
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At the end of 2019, the mining sector was governed by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 and the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011. The natural gas and petroleum sector was ... than 97% of the sapphire mined in Nigeria. In 2018, Niger State accounted for 67% of the country's topaz production, and Plateau State, 33% (National Bureau of ...
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A mining pit collapse in Galkogo village, Shiroro LGA, Niger State, has claimed at least 30 lives. One body recovered, six injured, as NSEMA confirms incident and rescue efforts continue.
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Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. ... Bayelsa State. This discovery …
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GoN focus areas for investment include the mining sector, infrastructure and construction, transportation, and agribusiness. ... The country's main trade partners are Nigeria, the European Union, the United States, China, Cote d'Ivoire, and Algeria. ... The Central Bank of West African States governs Niger's banking institutions and sets ...
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GON focus areas for investment include the mining sector, infrastructure and construction, transportation, and agribusiness. ... The country's main trade partners are Nigeria, the European Union, the United States, China, Cote d'Ivoire, and Algeria. ... The Central Bank of West African States governs Niger's banking institutions and sets ...
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Bauchi state has emerged as a rising star in Nigeria's gold mining sector. The state boasts substantial gold reserves and has attracted investments from both local and foreign stakeholders. Gold mining activities in Bauchi contribute to the state's economic development and strengthen Nigeria's overall gold industry. NIGER STATE
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Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is pushing for significant reforms in the mining sector by proposing the "Responsible Mining" executive bill, which is set to be presented to the state House of Assembly. This legislative effort aims to regulate mining activities in Niger State, as the governor seeks to address irregularities and harmful practices in the sector.
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Nigeria can generate at least N5 trillion annually from mining and exporting of its vast solid mineral deposit, with several multiplier effects on job creation, state development and social infrastructure that could make solid minerals sector as …
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Abba, 1996; Nwajiuba, 2000). The mining sector in Niger State consists of the formal large scale subsector, the formal small scale miners and the informal small scale or artisanal small scale …
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Sampson Ekong, chairman of the committee, spoke during a visit to Umar Bago, governor of Niger, as part of an investigation into the recent mining site collapse in the state.
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Diversification is an important element of economic growth. According to an estimate by the committee put together to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the mining and metals sector in Nigeria, the minerals and mining sector could generate more than US$25 billion by 2025 which makes up 3 percent of our GDP.
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According to data from the Mining Cadastre Office, a total of 453 mineral titles have been issued to operators in Niger state, out of which 369 were granted on gold alone, a proof …
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Following the Niger State Government's decision to send an Executive Bill to the State Assembly on "Responsible Mining" an interactive meeting of all relevant stakeholders in the mining sector has been held. The meeting, which was presided over by farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, was held at the Council chamber of the Government House, Minna. …
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In his address, farmer Governor Umaru Bago decried how illegal mining has led to loss of lives, environmental degradation, school drop-outs and insecurity.
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The leading source for solid mineral and mining news in Nigeria. The leading source for solid mineral and mining news in Nigeria. Home; ... Lafarge Africa Partners with Ogun State to Enhance Mining Sector Capacity. ... The First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has called… Abdullahi Jimoh; February 14, 2025;
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Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is pushing for significant reforms in the mining sector by proposing the "Responsible Mining" executive bill, which is set to be …
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Who We Are The Ministry of Minerals and Energy was established to oversee the solid minerals and petroleum sectors of the State. We are responsible for the development and regulation of the mining sector in Edo State, Nigeria. Read More LATEST NEWS The Impact of Mining on the Environment in Nigeria The Role of Women
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