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The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking to significantly increase the volume of gold sourced from its vast artisanal mining sector as part of a broader effort to formalize trade and strengthen national reserves. DRC’s state gold project targets 15 tons of artisanal gold with central bank backing. The Democratic Republic of […]
Burkina Faso’s earnings from gold and other precious minerals surged to $152 million in 2025, buoyed by stronger gold prices and increased contributions from semi-mechanized mining operations. The country’s Mining Development Fund (FMD) collected CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) over the year, reflecting continued growth in the sector. Established in 2020, the FMD channels mining […]
The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has generated a total of N73.9 billion in revenue over the past four years, signaling a steady uptick in sectoral activity and growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. According to data released by the agency, the MCO processed 66,768 mineral title applications during the period, encompassing […]
Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has raised concerns about the increasing cost of diesel in Nigeria, warning that the situation is placing heavy financial pressure on his business operations. The film producer disclosed that one of his businesses, the KAP Film Village and Resort, spends approximately ₦11 million on diesel every four […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has rescheduled local government elections for Tuesday, December 29, 2026. This change affects all 33 local government areas across the state. Commission Chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi announced the update in Ibadan. The shift follows a recent adjustment to the national electoral calendar by the Independent National Electoral […]
Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has raised concerns about the increasing cost of diesel in Nigeria, warning that the situation is placing heavy financial pressure on his business operations. The film producer disclosed that one of his businesses, the KAP Film Village and Resort, spends approximately ₦11 million on diesel every four to five […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW in Abia State is protesting the loss of control over Okigwe Park in Umuahia. They claim the facility was historically granted to them but has now been forcibly seized. Union Secretary Uzoma Igbokwe stated that despite Governor Alex Otti’s directive to […]
In a bid to address the impact of the war in the Middle East on transportation costs in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of approximately 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across the country. The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, disclosed […]
Domestic airline ticket prices in Nigeria may soon rise as aviation fuel costs surge sharply across the country, increasing operational pressure on carriers. Industry operators say airfares in the local market could increase by 20 to 25 per cent in the coming days following a steep jump in the price of Jet A1 aviation fuel, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Newly employed local government workers across Cross River State’s 18 council areas staged a peaceful protest on Monday demanding 11 months of unpaid salaries, having received no compensation since their employment in April 2025. The demonstrators gathered with placards, lamenting their exclusion from the official state payroll despite being duly […]
