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- 9 May 2017
IDC Identifies IT Companies Assisting Mining Organisation Become Agile
IDC recently published a new report “Creating Agile Mining: Vendor Led Innovation in the Mining Sector”. The report outlines success factors for mining companies’ seeking to create agile mining…
- 1 Sept 2008
FG Approves Reclamation of Abandoned Mines Sites
The Federal Government today in Abuja approved the reclamation of abandoned mines sites nationwide. There are more than 1, 218 abandoned mines and quarry sites, identified by the Ministry of Mines…
- 27 Dec 2012
Ministry of Science and Tech. Pushes for Space Technology in Mining
Prof. Ita Bassey Ewa, minister of Science and Technology, has recommended the use of space technology in mining in Nigeria adding that mining is very crucial to development as it involves the…
- 25 Aug 2015
Robotics, Control & Virtual Reality: Why Digital Transformation is Critical for Mining
Transformation through the forces of technology change and disruption is a significant dynamic only recently seen in the mining sector. In fact, many may ask what it means to be transformative for an…
- 22 Dec 2017
Dangote, BUA’s Fight Get Messier over Mining Right
There seems to be no end in sight in the crisis between the managements of Dangote Group and BUA Group over the mining rights in Edo State, according to New Telegraph. The management of…
- 15 Oct 2019
How Digital Solutions are Driving Cost Savings for the Mining Industry
By Kevin Shikoluk Mining operations everywhere are experiencing constant profitability pressures from two directions: continued commodity pricing volatility and global demand variability.…
- 20 Mar 2025
FG Invests N2.5Bn in Satellite Surveillance System to Revolutionise Mining Sector
Federal government has unveiled N2.5 billion Satellite Surveillance System aimed at revolutionising the mining sector by boosting efficiency, improving safety measures, and fostering economic growth.…
- 31 Jan 2020
Hogan Lovells Leads Discussion on Sustainable Growth in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
As part of its efforts to ensure sustainability in the Nigerian mining sector, global law firm, Hogan Lovells, recently hosted a forum to discuss global best practices and establish solutions that…
- 12 Aug 2018
Mines Secures $13M Series A to Grow Digital Credit Platform for Emerging Markets
Mines, a fintech startup re-inventing credit in emerging markets, has closed a Series A round of $13M led by The Rise Fund, a global fund managed by TPG Growth. Also participating are Velocity…
- 3 Mar 2025
FG Approves N2.5bn to Combat Illegal Mining with Satellite Technology
Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite technology to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria at its third meeting of the year on Monday. Dele Alake,…
- 3 Dec 2023
Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineers (NIMMME or 3M) hosts Fellowship Ceremony & Honours Illustrious Nigerians
Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineers (NIMMME also called 3M), a Division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has honoured Nigerians for their illustrious…
- 13 Mar 2025
Kaspersky Uncovers Cybercriminals Blackmailing YouTube Creators to Spread Cryptocurrency Mining Malware
Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands…
- 11 Aug 2017
Nigeria Set To Benefit From Deep Sea Mining – Dakuku
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, director general, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has stated that Nigeria is set to benefit from the deep sea mining through effective harnessing of…
- 16 Sept 2015
Dangote Plans New Plants, Mines in Africa
Aliko Dangote, plans to launch several new cement and sugar plants as well as mines across the continent, accelerating an expansion outside his Nigerian home market and shrugging off a downturn in…
- 10 Jul 2012
Standard Bank Group, JP Morgan Finance Acquisition of Oil Mining Lease
The Standard Bank Group and JP Morgan have provided instrumental support in financing the acquisition price of oil mining lease in Nigeria (OML 30). Standard Bank will further provide the permanent…
- 25 Dec 2017
Mining War: BUA Accuses Dangote of False Information
Management of BUA International Limited has accused Dangote Group Plc of sending false information to the public relating to the dispute between it and BUA, and claiming that they were coming from…
- 2 Mar 2026
Nigeria Inks $1.3bn MoU with AFC for Alumina Refinery, Mining Push
Nigerian Government has signed a $1.3 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) via the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) to fund an alumina refinery,…
- 28 Apr 2014
Bulk SMS is Unexploited Gold-Mine -Akintayo
Stephen Akintayo, chief executive officer of Gileadbalm Group, is an inspirational speaker, youth leader, entrepreneur, a digital marketing consultant with account of 10 of multi-nationals in…
- 24 Aug 2015
e-Commerce is Nigeria’s Next Gold Mine– Oluwaseyi
Nurturing start-ups ought not to be burdensome, but the Nigerian situation is just funny. First, the basic amenities an average start-ups needs are constant power supply and access to fast internet…
- 13 Mar 2016
Mining for Profit – Your Data’s a Treasure Trove
As a retailer, your goal is to maximize the value of your investments, be it employee development, higher quality produce, or larger variety across your stock. So what are you doing with your data?…
- 10 Aug 2018
Banks’ Customers Exposed to Fraud as Insiders Mine Data for Fraudsters
The pervasive electronic banking fraud in the banking sector is leaving in its wake losses and crisis of confidence in the financial industry, according to investigation by Nigeria…
- 10 Nov 2017
FG Spends N700m On ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Portal
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) has spent N700 million to develop an Integrated Automation and Interactive GIS Web Portal to improve `Ease-of-Doing-Business in the mining sector.…
- 20 Jan 2014
FG Generates N2bn from Mineral Titles in 3 yrs
Mallam Mohammad Amate, director-general, Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office said that federal government has generated N2.15 billion from mineral titles issued mining companies from 2011 to 2013. Amate…
- 18 Oct 2023
AFC, SMDF, Other Partner to Boost Nigeria's Geological Data Capabilities
In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria's mining sector, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure provider on the continent, the Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria (SMDF), a…
- 30 Jul 2020
Is Gold the New Oil for Nigeria?
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Stratospheric Gold prices and spiritless Oil prices would seem to indicate that the state’s investment in Gold mining is a timely and positive one.…
- 20 Oct 2017
AfDB, OpenOil Launch Report on How African Governments Manage Extractive Resources.
African Development Bank (AfDB) and OpenOil, a Berlin-based financial analysis firm, have jointly produced a report on how African governments use financial models to manage oil & gas and mining…
- 2 Mar 2022
FG Launches COMEG Digital Stamp to Tackle Quackers
The Federal Government has launched Digital Stamp for the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) to reposition the Council in line with international best practices. Minister…
- 20 Jun 2024
e-Governance Reform Saves Edo State N60Bn
Donatus Ojiefoh, Edo State Commissioner of Mines and Energy, has said Mr Godwin Obaseki, state governor, e-governance in the state civil service sector has saved the sum of N60 billion, an amount…
- 8 Jan 2018
Group Tackles Mobil over $600m Oil Bloc
A non-governmental organisation, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has requested for clarification on the renewal of some oil mining leases in possession of Mobil…
- 19 Oct 2016
CMC Connect Burson-Marsteller Clinches Premium Steel PR Account
CMC Connect Burson-Marstellerhas clinched the PR account of Nigerian integrated steel manufacturing giant, Premium Steel & Mines Limited (PSML), following a pitch process which lasted two months.…