Minister of Solid Minerals Development

House of Reps summon Fayemi over NIOMCO, Ajaokuta steel

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday was summoned by the House of Representatives for an update on the state of the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The urgent summon was also over the “modified concession” of the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe, to Global Steel Holdings Limited. This may be connected... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Explosives diversion: FG recalls federal mines workers

Following the arrest of five security operatives over diversion of explosives to militants, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has recalled all federal mines officers in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal capital territory. The Office of the National Security Adviser had revealed on Thursday that militants and vandals... Read More

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