SOLID MINERALS Archives - The Glitters Online https://theglittersonline.com.ng/category/solid-minerals/ A voice for the people Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:36:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 119911796 COREN Harps On Restructuring Of Schools Curricula https://theglittersonline.com.ng/coren-harps-on-restructuring-of-schools-curricula/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:36:16 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=209378 COREN Harps On Restructuring Of Schools Curricula   The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has called for a total restructuring of the nation’s education system. The Registrar and Chief Executive of COREN, Prof. Joseph Odigure, made the call on Saturday in Owo, Ondo State, while delivering the 10th Convocation Lecture of […]

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]]> 209378 Zamfara Govt Begins Own Gold Reserve https://theglittersonline.com.ng/gold-2/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:06:38 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=196847 Zamfara Govt Begins Own Gold Reserve Zamfara government says it has started its gold reserve to reduce dependence on federal allocations. The state Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Rabiu Garba, told journalists in Gusau on Tuesday that, although, there was a federal government ban on mining activities in the country, “the state government was able to […]

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]]> 196847 NSCDC Arrests 29 Illegal Mining Operators In Imo https://theglittersonline.com.ng/miners-4/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:06:49 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=196669 NSCDC Arrests 29 Illegal Mining Operators In Imo   Mr Danjuma Elisha, the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Imo on Saturday in Owerri paraded 29 persons arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in various locations.  The Commandant said the suspects were arrested following a directive by Gov. Hope Uzodimma […]

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]]> 196669 Makinde Urges FG To Site Gemstone Market In Oyo https://theglittersonline.com.ng/gemstone/ Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:48:01 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=196303 Makinde Urges FG To Site Gemstone Market In Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the Federal Government to site the hub of the nation’s gemstone market in the state in order to boost the mining industry in Nigeria. The governor, who stated this while receiving the Minister of Mines and Steel […]

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]]> 196303 No State Has The Right To Interfere In Mining Activities – Minister https://theglittersonline.com.ng/mining-4/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:22:25 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=195879 No State Has The Right To Interfere In Mining Activities – Minister   Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah has warned states, local government areas and communities not to interfere or stop mining activities in their areas but rather report any complaint to the Ministry of Federal Mines Officer in […]

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]]> 195879 Investors Already Showing Interest In Igbeti Marble, Says Mineral Devt Agency Chair https://theglittersonline.com.ng/investors-4/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:04:55 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=191671 Investors Already Showing Interest In Igbeti Marble, Says Mineral Devt Agency Chair   The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, has stated that the marble industry in Igbeti will spring back to life within the next few months, as investors have already begun to show interest in developing […]

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]]> 191671 NGO Praises Buhari, Kogi Gov On Moves To Revive Ajaokuta Steel Complex  https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ajaokuta/ Sat, 23 May 2020 04:22:45 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=189665 NGO Praises Buhari, Kogi Gov On Moves To Revive Ajaokuta Steel Complex A None Governmental Organization (NGO), De Club 10 Nigeria, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the recent inauguration of Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Committee (APPIC), which it described as the positive first major move to revive the long-abandoned steel project. The Club, in […]

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]]> 189665 19 Illegal Chinese Miners ‘ll Be Prosecuted- Minister https://theglittersonline.com.ng/19-illegal-chinese-miners/ Sat, 09 May 2020 12:43:13 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=188996 19 Illegal Chinese Miners ‘ll Be Prosecuted- Minister   The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, has vowed to prosecute 19 illegal Chinese miners recently arrested by the Nigerian Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun and Zamfara States according to the Mining Act 2007. Adegbite made this […]

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]]> 188996 17 Chinese, Among 27 Illegal Miners Arrested By Osun Govt https://theglittersonline.com.ng/miners-2/ Sun, 03 May 2020 19:52:44 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=188702 17 Chinese, Among 27 Illegal Miners Arrested By Osun Govt   The Osun State Joint Task Force (JTF), recently inaugurated by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has apprehended 27 illegal miners, comprising 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, including a traditional chief They were arrested following a coordinated sting operation around Ilesa and Ife axis of the […]

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]]> 188702 Nigeria Earns Meagre N400b From Solid Minerals In 12 Years https://theglittersonline.com.ng/solid-minerals-2/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:15:00 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=186173 Nigeria Earns Meagre N400b From Solid Minerals In 12 Years A Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) report has shown that the solid minerals sector contributed only N400billionto the economy in 12 years The report showed that the industry posted N69.47 billion to the Federation Account in 2018, the highest during the period under review. […]

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