The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the nation’s natural resources as the presidential inter-ministerial committee held an expanded meeting with service chiefs. The inter-ministerial committee, chaired by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, met with the security chiefs on Thursday in Abuja. Last week at the Federal Executive Council (FEC), President Bola Tinubu established an …

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that those found culpable in circumstances leading to the tragic Ibadan explosion will face the full weight of the law. While visiting the scene of the blast for an on-the-spot assessment in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who led the Federal Government delegation, expressed shock …

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals is waiting for the outcome of forensic investigation ordered to ascertain the actual cause of the tragic explosion that rocked Ibadan, Oyo State capital last week. Immediately after the tragic incident, and in the presence of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, President Bola Tinubu placed a telephone call …

“We are here to deliberate on mainly the issue of security around Nigeria’s natural resources, as directed by the President. The President set up this committee. Solid minerals, marine economy, and forests all constitute Nigeria’s natural resources. So, all the relevant ministers are here to deliberate on how to efficiently and effectively curtail all the atrocious, nefarious activities of either …

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 …

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 …

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of the End of Year Transportation Subsidy Programme, Dr. Oladele Alake has described the programme as a huge success, saying that it has benefited over 160,000 passengers across the country. In a progress report on Monday, Alake, who is also the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said that the programme, which was …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that the mining sector would experience a major leap in 2024 towards contributing substantially to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In his new year goodwill message to Nigerians, Alake reiterated that President Bola Tinubu’s vision of diversifying the economy through renewed focus on solid minerals is on course, …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, as an irrepressible fighter and courageous defender of the people. Reacting to the demise of Akeredolu (popularly known as Aketi), Alake stated that Ondo State has lost a gem and a quintessential progressive who is always at the forefront of …

The Senate committees on Appropriations and Solid Minerals on Wednesday affirmed the imperative of increasing budgetary allocations to the solid minerals development ministry to enable the mining sector lead the way in diversifying the nation’s economy. Addressing the Senate committee on Solid minerals during a budget defence session, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake reeled out his …