The Nigerian government has declared that it is being owed trillions of naira in unpaid royalties and taxes by legalised operators in the mining industry. This disclosure was made yesterday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, who added that efforts were on to block revenue leakages, insisting that all unpaid royalties […]
Presidential committee meets service chiefs on securing natural resources
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said security agencies would chart modalities for securing Nigeria’s natural resources. Alake made this disclosure at a news conference, shortly after the meeting of the Presidential Inter-Ministerial Committee on Securing Nigeria’s Natural Resources on Thursday in Abuja. He said the move was aimed at preventing a […]
Ibadan Explosion: Culprits will face justice, succour for victims underway – FG
“Let me assure the people of Oyo State that there will be full disclosure of the report of investigations and those found culpable will be made to face justice whilst mechanisms will be put in place to prevent a recurrence,” Mr Alake said. The post Ibadan Explosion: Culprits will face justice, succour for victims underway […]
Ibadan explosion: Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake visits site
The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, on Monday, visited the site of the explosion in the Bodija area of Oyo State. Alake visited the site to assess the level of damage done by the explosion. The minister who arrived at the Ibadan Airport was welcomed by some officials from the Oyo State government, […]
Ibadan explosion: Nigerian Govt waiting for outcome of forensic investigation – Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government is awaiting the outcome of the forensic investigation into the Ibadan explosion, which occurred on Jan.16, to determine its next action. No fewer than five persons were confirmed dead in the explosion. About 77 persons sustained injuries while 58 buildings […]
Minister orders probe of Ibadan explosion
The Minister of Solid Minerals and Development, Dr Dele Alake has ordered Mine Officers of the ministry to investigate the Tuesday night explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State. Alake gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja. “I have directed the ministry’s mine officers who are already on site in Ibadan to join ongoing investigations to find […]
Ibadan explosion saddening, devastating, thorough investigation will be carried out – Minister
“We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause.” The post Ibadan explosion saddening, devastating, thorough investigation will be carried out – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico