Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has instructed security and revenue authorities to initiate a crackdown on miners who are evading taxes. This directive aims to address the issue of tax evasion within the mining sector in Kogi State, as part of efforts to enhance revenue collection.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to cease the export of raw minerals and focus on enhancing value addition through processing, technology transfer, and industrial development. He emphasized the need for collaboration among African countries to ensure the continent maximizes its benefits from its abundant mineral resources, according to Premium Times Business.

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has cautioned that the country's low transparency rating may discourage foreign investment in its oil, gas, and mining sectors. NEITI emphasized the need for enhanced accountability to attract potential investors.

Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to enhancing land rights and forest conservation during a high-level international climate meeting. This comes as various governments announced new commitments and funding initiatives aimed at accelerating efforts to stop deforestation and restore degraded landscapes by the year 2030, according to Premium Times Business.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced the discovery of a "world-class" polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna, which includes platinum group metals and gold. This announcement highlights the potential for significant mineral resources in the region.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has requested that Hasetins Commodities Limited maintain adequate safety measures during the construction of a $400 million rare earth processing plant in Nasarawa State. This project is currently underway and emphasizes the importance of safety protocols at the construction site.