The managements of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and National Iron Ore Mining Company Limited (NIOMCO) have put in place machinery to ensure conducive environment for operation of the Technical Audit Team as the companies await their arrival from Russia. To this end, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade […]
Messrs La Mancha Incorporated, a leading Luxembourg Incorporated Private Gold Development and Mining Company in Cairo, Egypt has signed an Expression of Interest Agreement with Ministry of Mines and Steel Development to invest in gold mining in Nigeria. Speaking during the signing ceremony coordinated by Egyptian African Arab Company for Development (EGAAD) in Cairo, Egypt […]
The Federal Government has called for collaboration and cooperation of West African leaders in monitoring and halting illegal trans-border trade of solid minerals within the West African Sub-region with a view to deriving their maximum economic benefit. The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, stated this at the Opening Ceremony […]
In continuing effort to create a robust interface and engagement among stakeholders in the Minerals sector, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development held a 2-day sensitization meeting with States Commissioners for Justice, Minerals and Environment from North-Central Geopolitical Zone geared towards enhancing ease of doing business in the sector. The Honourable Minister of Mines […]
The Honorable Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that the efforts of the Federal Government to make the Minerals Sector attractive to investors have started yielding results as many investors have shown keen interest to invest in the sector. Adegbite stated this during a Press Briefing to herald the 5th Annual Nigeria […]
The Federal Government has restated the determination to stamp out illegal mining of solid minerals in the Country in its bid to increase revenue generation from the Sector and grow the Country’s GDP. The Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah stated this in Sokoto State during a courtesy […]
Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade has taken over at Ministry of Mines and Steel Development as the Permanent Secretary from her predecessor, Mr Edet Akpan, who has been posted to Ministry of Science and Technology. Speaking at the official taking-over ceremony which took place today at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Abuja, Akinlade stated that the mandate of Ministry […]
The Hon. Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite has said Nigeria cannot afford to repeat the mistakes made in oil and gas in mining by exporting raw ore. He said minerals mined in the country should be processed before being exported. He made this known recently during his familiarization tour of some […]
The Honourable Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite has commended the ingenuity of his Special Assistant, Documentation, Mr. Fawole Oluwadamilare, for the aesthetic photo documentation of his activities since assumption of office a year ago. He made the commendation on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at a photo exhibition tagged: The man of steel, […]
The Federal Government has charged Mining Companies to ensure they adhere to Mining Guidelines in order to achieve hitch-free operation for the growth of the sector. The Minister of State Mines and Steel Development Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah gave this charge when on facility tour of the Lafarge Mfamosing Plant in Calabar, Saturn Quarry Company […]