Dele Alake
NigeriapoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%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 is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who announced the agreement to deepen American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector.
Nigeria, US sign pact to deepen mining investmentNigeria· 2026-09-24
Also present were the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake.
Kebbi gov joins Nigeria’s delegation to UN General AssemblyNigeria· 2026-09-22
Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who was urged to treat illegal mining as a national security emergency.
Youths condemn death of 37 miners in NSCDC custodyNigeria· 2026-09-20
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said a high-powered team of officials had been deployed to Niger State to investigate the incident.
Horror in NSCDC cell of death in MinnaNigeria· 2026-09-19
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, put the estimated value of Nigeria’s mineral deposits at more than $700bn in 2023.
States miss jobs, revenue from $700bn mineral wealthNigeria· 2026-09-13
Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who led discussions on mining cooperation with the US.
FG, US plan mining cooperation deal on sidelines of UNGANigeria· 2026-09-13
Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who called for stronger African control over the continent’s mineral resources.
FG Seeks Lagos-Dakar Minerals Corridor to Unlock Africa's WeNigeria· 2026-07-26
Dele Alake announced a major breakthrough in Nigeria's solid minerals sector regarding the discovery of a polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State.
FG discovers platinum, lithium, rare metals in KadunaNigeria· 2026-06-24
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 DealNigeria· 2026-03-02
The 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 NigeriaNigeria· 2026-02-10
Dele 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 StateNigeria· 2026-02-01
Dele Alake attended the reception for President Tinubu in Türkiye.
Turkish officials dismiss Tinubu stumble row as 'silly'Nigeria· 2026-01-29
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 SectorNigeria· 2025-09-04
Dele 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 SupportNigeria· 2025-06-30
Dr 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 InvestmentNigeria· 2025-06-22
Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Minerals Development who discusses the powerful individuals behind illegal mining in Nigeria.
Illegal Mining Fuels Terrorism in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-09
Dele 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 2024Nigeria· 2025-05-25
Dr 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 factoriesNigeria· 2025-05-19
Dele Alake has renewed his call for global cooperation in advancing a sustainable energy transition.
Alake harps on global collaboration for sustainable energy transitionNigeria· 2025-05-11
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 NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-30
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, warned illegal miners to vacate all sites in Zamfara.
Alake orders illegal miners out of ZamfaraNigeria· 2025-04-09Dr 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 poisoningNigeria· 2025-04-08Dele Alake confirmed the shutdown of an illegal mining site in Nasarawa State.
Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raidNigeria· 2025-04-04
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, praised President Tinubu in a birthday tribute.
Tinubu's life reflects God's grace, faithfulnessNigeria· 2025-03-29Dr. 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 sectorNigeria· 2025-03-02
Dr. Dele Alake is Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and discussed cooperation with Venezuela.
Venezuelan investors eye Nigeria's mining sectorNigeria· 2025-02-09
