NEWS

FG denies siting Gold Refinery in Lagos

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Faults Northern Elders Forum Allegation The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle, describing the allegation as false and

NEWS

African Minerals Ministers Re-elect Nigeria’s Alake as AMSG Chairman

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

African Ministers responsible for minerals and mining have re-elected Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), reaffirming his leadership of the continental body focused on value addition and beneficiation of Africa’s mineral resources. Dr. Alake was re-elected at the 2026 Annual General

NEWS

Gold, Lithium Plants Position Nigeria as Africa’s Minerals Supply Hub – Alake

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has affirmed that the establishment of lithium processing and gold refining plants across Nigeria is positioning the country as Africa’s leading minerals hub and a critical global partner in minerals essential for the transition to green energy. Dr. Alake made this assertion at a meeting with […]

BUSINESS

Nigeria Promotes Multi-Pillar Mining Sector Expansion Strategy at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

Daily Dispatch October 2, 2025

Nigeria unveiled a multi-pillar mining sector expansion and beneficiation strategy at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, aimed at shifting the country from exporting raw minerals to producing value-added products. Presenting the plan, Yusuf Farouk Yabo, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines, said the strategy is designed to unlock Nigeria’s mineral wealth while driving

COLUMNS

Ode to the heroine of the press

Daily Dispatch August 6, 2025

By Dele Alake It is said that some are born great and others have greatness thrust upon them. Dr.Doyin Abiola, who joined the Saints yesterday, showed up on both counts. She was the scion of the illustrious Aboaba family, reputed for its elitist pedigree and nobility built on professionalism and class. That heritage ensured that […]

NEWS

Tinubu names Taiwo Oyedele Chairman newly set up committee on tax reforms

Daily Dispatch July 7, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The committee will be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. It will comprise experts from both the private and public sectors and have responsibility for the various aspects of […]