After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state. Making the announcement during a press briefing at the weekend, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated that the nation has a lot to gain …

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved for second reading a bill to ensure adequate funding for mineral resources exploration and extraction through public-private partnerships. Leading the debate on the bill’s general principles, the sponsor and member representing Surulere II Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Lanre Okunola, described the proposed legislation as a transformative framework aimed at advancing Nigeria’s mining sector …