A group known as Licensed and Legal Coal Miners in Kogi State has expressed support for the state government over its enforcement of the Federal Government’s ban on illegal mining activities across the country. In a statement over the weekend, the group said that, through the operation of the state’s joint task force, which includes the Police and Nigeria Security …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described Nasarawa State as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in the country. Receiving the state governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule on Thursday in his office, Alake stated that his guest has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing construction in his state, emphasising that the …

To manage customer expectations and keep faith with its avowed commitment to customers, Patricia Technologies Limited, a leading cryptocurrency company, has announced a two to five-year repayment regime for all customers who lost money following the recent breach of the company’s platform by some high-profile hackers, some of whom are now in police custody. In a statement in Lagos on …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored African leaders to work towards ramping up the total $3.1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of countries on the continent, amounting to a paltry three per cent of the overall global GDP. During the African Economy of Scale plenary on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, the Vice …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, signed the N2.267 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill of Lagos State into law, ushering in a new expenditure cycle. At a ceremony held in the State House, Alausa, the governor assented to the ‘Budget of Renewal’ days after the House of Assembly passed the proposed expenditure bill and transmitted it to the executive arm for approval. …

The Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development, and Environment have said that they are strengthening collaboration to ensure that mining operations in the country have minimal adverse impact on the environment, in line with international best practices. Ministries of Solid Minerals Development, and Environment have said that they are strengthening collaboration to ensure that mining operations in the country have …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled to hold in Davos, Switzerland. The Vice President will join other political and business leaders across the world at the annual forum to discuss global socio-economic and development issues. Top on his agenda, apart from the plenary session, is …

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has communicated a reminder to employers of labour to submit their annual tax returns on or before the stipulated deadline of 31st January 2024. The agency explained that this is in accordance with applicable tax legislation. In a statement, the agency’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ayodele Subair said that employers of labour with businesses …

An Indian firm, Jindal Steel Group is working on a $10 billion investment in both new and existing steel plants in Nigeria, which will create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs in the steel industry in Nigeria. According to the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, who briefed President Bola Tinubu along with his Defence counterpart, Alhaji Mohammed …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has rallied the support of the international community for local value addition in the mining sector, asserting that it is critical for the development of the mining industry and Africa’s economy. Alake, who was a panelist at the opening session of the ongoing Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stressed …