Economy

Women’s Aspiration in Mining Receives Boost from Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed commitment to supporting and empowering women in the mining sector. The Governor made this known at the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE, 2023) at African Gemstone and Jewellery Conference Centre, Lagos. Continue Reading

Crime

 EFCC, Customs Service Vow to Fight Illegal Mining in Oyo, Osun

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By Oluwakayode Banjo The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Oyo State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have vowed to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in the State. The agencies made the commitment when the Acting Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Ibadan, Mrs Halima […]Continue Reading

Environment

 Mining: Safety of residents our primary concern – Osun Govt. 

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government says it is taking proactive steps to ensure safety of the people and prevent environmental degradation. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters, Professor Lukman Jimoda stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Osogbo. Professor Jimoda said the present administration was working to […]Continue Reading

Environment

FG Reads Riot Act to Illegal Miners

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By Iyabo Adebisi Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite has frowned at illegal mining in the country urging those who engage in the act to desist or face the full wrath of the law.  He stated this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen at the end of a 3-day retreat with the […]Continue Reading

Environment

Harm of Unwholesome Mining on Water Sanitation

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Every government strives to give its citizen portable water, safe enough to ward off diseases such as cholera, typhoid, guinea worm and other water borne diseases. In Osun State, the over #48.7 billion Ilesa Water Project being co-funded by World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the Federal Government will no doubt improve water sanitation in the […]Continue Reading

Energy

Minister Calls For Synergy To Fight Illegal Mining

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Minister of State for Mines and Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogan says all the tiers of government must partner and work together within the context of the provisions of the extant mining laws to unlock the minerals sector potentials and grow it to optimal level. He stated this during a courtesy visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Illegal Mining: Ondo Court Remands 15 Suspects

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An Ondo State Chief Magistrate court sitting in Akure has remanded at the Nigeria correctional service facility, Olokuta Akure 15 illegal gold miners pending a legal advice from the director of public prosecution in the state ministry of justice. Magistrate Damilola Shekoni gave the ruling after the defendants were docked on a three count charge […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG, Zamfara Govt. to Engage 70,000 Youths in Mining

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No fewer than 70,000 youths are expected to be gainfully employed by both the Federal Government and the Zamfara Government in mining activities in the state. The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, made this known in Maradun, Zamfara, on Tuesday when members of the state’s Council of Chiefs, paid him Salah homage at his country […]Continue Reading

Economy

Reviving Igbeti Marble Site Will Boost State IGR- OYSHA

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The need for the Oyo state government to fastrack the takeoff operation of Igbeti Marble site and getting investors for the development of other mineral deposits in the state form part of resolutions during plenary at the Oyo state house of assembly.  This followed the adoption of a report by the committee on solid minerals […]Continue Reading