Dele Alake

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development over the first commercial transaction under the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP). The President said this when he received gold bars sourced from…
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The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has announced plans to review rates of mining licenses and other sundry fees payable by mining operators in the country. Speaking during a consultative meeting…
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Mining communities continue to experience a rise in out-of-school children due to their pursuit of quick cash through mineral exploration and other activities in the value chain. N&G consulting firm Ltd, a specialist consultancy…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has commended the Nasarawa state government for providing adequate security at mining sites in the state. Alake said this when Gov. Abdullahi Sule visited him in his office in…
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The Federal Government has extended the free train ride initiative till Sunday, to further reduce financial pressure on travellers heading to various destinations after the festive period. The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway…
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The Minister of  Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says more revocations of mining licenses is in the offing for other categories of defaulters in 2024. Alake issued the warning in his New Year Goodwill Message to Nigerians in…
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The Federal Government said it has slashed public transport fares for Nigerians by 50 percent. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, announced this on Wednesday during a press conference on the presidential intervention in public…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Tuesday, announced the revocation of 1,633 mining titles for defaulting on payment of annual service fees. Alake made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. …
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The Presidency has categorically refuted claims of any increase in tuition fees of federal universities in the country. The clarification comes in response to widespread media reports earlier this week, which reported a hike in…
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President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Nairobi, Kenya, where he will join other African leaders for the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). Tinubu was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
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