The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has affirmed the commitment of Africa to equipping women with requisite skills to participate actively in the mining sector value chain. In his goodwill message at the International Women’s Day Forum 2024 organised by the Women Miners Association, the Minister, who is also Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), …

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake has commiserated with Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and the people of the state over the death of the state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho. In a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Communication, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Minister said: “In his death, we …

Comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in establishing lithium companies in Nigeria. Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake made this disclosure in Doha, Qatar on Saturday at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Tinubu to …

Ngeria broke new grounds in the global mining industry on Monday, clinching the chair of the newest mining pressure group, the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG). Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake was unanimously elected the pioneer chairman of the group. The event, which held on the sidelines of the 30th edition of Investing in Africa Indaba, …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development. While receiving Charge d’Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene in his office on Thursday, Alake lauded the country’s commitment to fostering cooperation with Nigeria in diverse sectors of the economy, stating that it underscores …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped around Eporo-Ekiti area of Ekiti State. The Elesun of Esun in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area, Oba Babatunde Ogunsola; and Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area, Oba Olatunde Olusola; and a driver with Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Emure Ekiti were killed by armed herdsmen …

For many decades, Nigeria’s move towards rapid development and economic growth was impaired by poor revenue despite the country’s abundant natural resources. The country’s unsavoury economic situation was also compounded by the almost crippling foreign exchange crisis of the last eight years, accentuated by insufficient supply of dollars into the economy. With demand outstripping supply, the fiscal and monetary authorities …

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake has denied political campaign materials associating him with the governorship race in his home state of Ekiti. The state’s governorship election is not due until mid 2026 with the incumber, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji sworn in for his first term in office on 16th October 2022. Like Oyebanji, Alake is also of the …

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), have resolved to strengthen collaboration to block revenue leakages in the mining sector. During a recent visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake in Abuja, RMAFC Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, who led his team, commended efforts of …

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.Oladele Alake has called on manufacturers of mine explosives to combat alleged leakages from their factories by tightening the security and logistics of their operations. At an emergency meeting with the manufacturers in his office on Friday in Abuja, Alake said that there is popular outcry against the role of the manufacturers in the easy …