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

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 […]

NEWS

All reports about ministerial list are fictional – FG

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2023

Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, on Thursday, described reports in the media on the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet as fictional. Speaking on the speculated lists out in the media, Alake told State House Correspondents, that President Tinubu will do it at the appropriate time. He said: “About the