Nigerian government threatens to revoke over 4,000 mining titles
A document obtained by PREMIUM TIMES noted that the defaulters have been given 30 days to pay up or risk ...
Tag: Mining Cadastre Office (MCO)
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EXPLAINER: What to know about mineral exploration licencing in Nigeria
The right to explore or exploit minerals in Nigeria is evidenced by the grant of a mineral title.
Buhari tries to soothe mounting security concerns among Nigerian miners
"Our intelligence gathering efforts have confirmed that most of these criminal elements have infiltrated the mining industry."
Nigeria migrates all mineral titles to digital canvas expecting revenue windfalls
An official of the MCO also speaks on efforts to better regulate Nigeria's mining sector.
ANALYSIS: How 12 years of unethical practices stunted growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector
This report analyses the 2007-2018 audits of the sector and identifies ways by which the sector can operate optimally.