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He spoke while playing host to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji in Abuja.
The President Bola Tinubu administration has reiterated its resolve to make solid minerals the most valuable resource that will surpass crude oil’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.
The zeal and focus of the current Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as observed from his utterances, actions and body language give an impression of his determination to make a mark in the industry. Naturally, the cynical reaction will be: “Na Today?,” using a common Nigerian local refrain. Or: “Have we not seen this before?,” especially considering the actions and initial zeal of previous ministers.
Nigerian professionals in the solid minerals sector will soon travel to Australia for more studies.
Speaking at a joint press conference on the occasion of the official visit of the Turkish leader to Nigeria, President Buhari said his Turkish counterpart has set an example to the rest of the world on how to treat refugees.
The agency disclosed this in a statement, signed by Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, its director of communications, in Abuja on Sunday.
He said this on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open the 2019 Nigeria Mining Week organised by the Miners’ Association of Nigeria.
Mahamudu Bawumia said tax exemptions claimed by some resources companies were not transparent and in some cases not backed by records.
Ahanotu, who is the Managing Director, Greenfield Metals Nigeria Limited, said that agents of Ebonyi Government, disrupted activities at his mining site in Ishiagu, on Wednesday, February 21.
Strengthening the sector governance, according to them, would enable government to manage the available mineral resources and compete favourably in the global mineral and mining market.
The reason, the group head pointed out, was to diversify into other areas that were fundamental to consumers and other stakeholders.
Ahmed said that the company planned to expand its sugar refinery to other states
The minister, who stated the country was set to partner Canada and other countries with successful mining industries, said his findings had revealed that Nigeria would earn more revenue and boost its economy if it can effectively block leakages in the sector, ensure adherence to regulatory framework and put in place a thorough supervision of the sector
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office says that Dangote Group and six foreign companies are currently raising funds from the capital…
“There is a circle of insecurity, unemployment and corruption in the country, which I will break when elected next month
He said that the miners violated all that was required of them before embarking on mining activities, stressing that their activities posed serious danger to both human and animals in the area