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NIGERIA MINING MONITOR.   Industry Analysis  June 2026 Fees Before Mines: How Nigeria’s Mining Ministry Became Its Own Worst Enemy The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is celebrating record revenue but the available data suggests the money is coming predominantly from licence fees rather than from mines. The pattern, if confirmed by full-year data, would reveal a regulatory regime that may be pricing out legitimate investors, driving production underground, and suppressing the royalties Nigeria desperately needs. Granular verification is hampered by the absence of comprehensive public data — a transparency failure that is itself part of the problem. Special Report: Nigeria Mining Monitor Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector generated N68 billion in revenue in 2025, a figure that Minister Dele Alake’s team has trumpeted as proof of a transformed industry. The headline may be accurate but the story behind it is not the one being told. A reading of the governmen...

Walin Adamawa Aminu Abdulkadir: Bridging Corporate Excellence and Traditional L'ship for Sustainable Devt By Tom Garba, Yola In a time when communities increasingly seek leaders who can effectively connect modern governance with cultural values, Alhaji Dr. Aminu Abdulkadir Mbamba stands out as a remarkable example of service, vision, and impact. As the Group Executive Director of Corporate Services in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector (FCIA, FCINC, MLOD, MAEC, MNSE , Chairman Trust Charitos Hospital Abuja, National Chairman B.O.T. IPMAN, Group Executive Director NIPCO/MOBIL Oil Plc.) and the revered Walin Adamawa, he embodies a rare blend of corporate expertise and traditional leadership, using both platforms to champion development and progress across Adamawa State. His story is one of dedication, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to the people he serves. Over the years, Alhaji Mbamba has built a reputation as a respected business leader, accomplished admin...

Prof. Uduma Challenges Cartesian Model of Knowledge at NOUN Philosophy Lecture The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has said relational epistemologies represent one of the most profound philosophical conversations of our time, and that African philosophy has long embraced relational thinking. Prof. Uduma spoke on Thursday, July 9, 2026, during the Department of Philosophy’s 3rd Lecture Series in Abuja. The lecture was themed: “Relational Thinking: On the Challenges of Relational Epistemologies.” He delivered his remarks via Zoom, noting that his submission carried the weight of both a philosopher and the VC of an institution charged with the creation, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. “What does it mean to know? Who is the knower? Under what conditions is knowledge possible? What is the relationship between the individual, the community, and truth?” he queried. The VC argued that much of modern epistemology...

Kaduna Courts Receive Criminal Complaints Against Islamic Cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, Family Members and Associates Kaduna, Nigeria - A Kaduna-based businessman, Nasir Musa Idris (Albani Agege) has filed a series of criminal complaints before courts in Kaduna State against Islamic cleric Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, members of his family, and two associates, alleging offences arising from a prolonged matrimonial dispute involving his Moroccan wife, Khadijah Diab.   According to the court documents, the complaints have been lodged before the Sharia Court, Malali, the Chief Magistrate Court, Kabala Doki, and the Chief Magistrate Court, Barnawa, each alleging different criminal offences under the applicable Kaduna State laws.   The complainant alleges that he lawfully married Moroccan national Khadijah Diab in October 2024 and that they lived together peacefully until September 2025, when events leading to the dispute allegedly began. According to the filings, he cl...

Rotary Club of Revolution Lagos Ushers in New Leadership, Unveils Vision to Create Lasting Impact Prince Henry Obienu Hands Over Presidential Collaret to Bonaventure Igboanugo as Club Honours Outstanding Members and Decorates New Leadership Team LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 1, 2026: The Rotary Club of Revolution Lagos officially commenced the 2026/2027 Rotary year with a colourful Presidential Handover Fellowship and Transition Ceremony held at Huahan Korean Restaurant, Ikeja GRA, ushering in a new chapter of leadership under the Rotary International theme, “Create Lasting Impact.” The event marked the formal transition from the Unite for Good Year 2025/2026, led by Rtn. Prince Henry Obienu, to the Create Lasting Impact Year 2026/2027, under the leadership of Rtn. Bonaventure Igboanugo. The ceremony attracted the Club Assistant Governor, visiting Rotary Club Presidents, Past Presidents, Rotarians, distinguished guests, partners, and friends of Rotary, all gathered to celebrate a s...

Kaduna Residents Accuse Pompo of Defamation, Political Incitement A group of residents in Kaduna State has accused an individual identified as Jonah Bonet, popularly called 'Pompo' of engaging in what it described as politically motivated defamation and incitement aimed at discrediting political opponents. Speaking during a media briefing in Kaduna, the residents under aegis of Kaduna Peace and Development Forum,alleged that Pompo had become a "political mercenary" whose activities were allegedly sponsored to spread falsehoods, provoke tension and tarnish the reputations of prominent personalities in the state. According to the group, such actions undermine democratic values and threaten peaceful political engagement, particularly as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. The spokesperson for the residents, Mr Philemon Musa called on politicians and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns rather than pe...