FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licenses to Attract Serious Investors
The Federal Government has announced the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses under the oversight of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The licenses, comprising exploration licenses, mining leases, quarry permits, and small-scale mining leases, were revoked due to the licensees’ failure to pay their annual fees, according to the Minister Dele Alake. He added that […]
FEC Approves New Satellite System To Curb Illegal mining, Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦2.5 billion for the acquisition of a new satellite system to curb illegal mining in Nigeria. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake while briefing State House Correspondents after yesterday’s FEC meeting, said the system when operational will enable the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to track mineral extraction, […]