
Dele Alake
Dr. Dele Alake serves as Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, advocating for the diversification of Nigeria's economy through the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals. He recently engaged with Venezuelan officials to discuss potential collaboration in the mining sector.
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Dele Alake described the deal as a landmark that would accelerate value addition, create jobs, and significantly increase the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product.
FG, AFC Sign $1.3bn Nigeria Mining Investment DealThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the government's position on mining activities in Northern Nigeria.
FG Rejects Northern Govs' Call to Suspend Mining in NigeriaDele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who announced the lifting of the mining ban in Zamfara.
Police Arrest 21 Illegal Miners in Zamfara StateDele Alake attended the reception for President Tinubu in Türkiye.
Turkish officials dismiss Tinubu stumble row as 'silly'Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who revoked licenses over failure to pay statutory charges.
Nigeria Revokes 4,709 Mining Licences to Sanitize SectorDele Alake, the then Special Adviser to the President, explained the establishment of the ISF for the 36 states.
N1.6tn Infrastructure Funding: States Receive FG SupportDr Dele Alake described the plant as a landmark in the country’s journey towards industrialisation and job creation.
Africa's Largest Rare Earth Plant: $400M Nigeria InvestmentDele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who discusses the powerful individuals behind illegal mining in Nigeria.
Illegal Mining Fuels Terrorism in NigeriaDele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who announced that Nigeria attracted over $800 million in processing investments in its solid minerals sector.
Mining reforms attracted $800m investments in 2024Dr Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development in Nigeria who discussed the importance of local value addition in the mining industry.
FG grants China approval to establish electric vehicle factoriesDele Alake has renewed his call for global cooperation in advancing a sustainable energy transition.
Alake harps on global collaboration for sustainable energy transition
Dele Alake has urged the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies to take the lead in formulating transformative policies that will recalibrate the mindset of Nigerians.
Alake urges NIPSS to formulate transformative policies for NigeriaDr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, warned illegal miners to vacate all sites in Zamfara.
Alake orders illegal miners out of Zamfara
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, warned illegal miners to vacate all sites in Zamfara due to lead poisoning.
Alake orders illegal miners out of Zamfara over lead poisoning
Dele Alake confirmed the shutdown of an illegal mining site in Nasarawa State.
Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raidDr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, praised President Tinubu in a birthday tribute.
Tinubu's life reflects God's grace, faithfulnessDr. Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who acknowledged France’s commitment to the mining sector.
France reaffirms support for Nigeria's mining sectorDr. Dele Alake is Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and discussed cooperation with Venezuela.
Venezuelan investors eye Nigeria's mining sector







































