Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Avon Medical Practice has opened a N200 million state-of-the-art ICU in Lagos, operating 24/7 with a specialist team. This investment aims to provide world-class critical care locally and reduce the need for medical travel abroad.
The NSCDC FCT Command deploys 4,000 personnel to ensure a peaceful Christmas celebration. Commandant Odumosu orders maximum security at churches, malls, and critical assets.
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
A new peace deal for DR Congo was signed in Washington, but intense fighting continues in the east. Can this agreement, focused on minerals and a ceasefire, bring lasting peace?
US President Donald Trump hosts leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo to sign a peace and economic deal, despite intense fighting continuing in eastern DRC. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump brings together Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi to sign a peace accord. The deal, amid ongoing clashes, aims to unlock access to critical minerals like cobalt in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.
China's decades-long strategy to dominate rare earth minerals gives Beijing crucial leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Discover how this impacts global technology and defense sectors.
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne declares Europe must break dependence on China's rare earths, calling export controls a 'racket'. New strategy coming December 3.
ORDF and SMDF will host a workshop on Dec 9, 2025 in Abuja to address mining sector funding gaps and develop a sustainable finance framework for Nigeria's economic growth.
European and African leaders gather in Angola for crucial talks on trade, critical minerals and security cooperation amid US-European rift over Ukraine peace plan. Read more.
European and African leaders gather in Angola for critical talks on trade, minerals and Ukraine crisis. Discover how this summit reshapes continental partnerships.
Nigeria urges G20 leaders to back a global framework for fair critical mineral trade and ethical AI standards. VP Shettima represented President Tinubu, calling for value addition in Africa.
President Tinubu advocates for equitable mineral benefits, AI governance, and financial reforms at G20 Summit. Nigeria pushes for value addition and ethical technology standards.
The G20 summit in South Africa endorsed a declaration focusing on critical minerals, climate finance, and debt relief for developing nations. Discover the key outcomes.
Nasarawa State inaugurates Africa's largest rare earth processing facility in Uke. The $400m plant will boost Nigeria's tech, energy and defense sectors. Read more about this groundbreaking investment.
Nasarawa State inaugurates a $400 million rare earth and critical metals processing plant in Uke, set to create over 10,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a key player in the global tech and energy sectors.
Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil obtained China's commitment for reliable rare earth supplies during his Beijing visit. This breakthrough addresses critical supply chain concerns for German manufacturers.
Nigeria's government outlines bold reforms for the solid minerals sector at the 2025 AGJEC/GGCE Summit, focusing on value addition, job creation, and empowering women and youth in mining.
PEMP convener Nuhu Abdullahi urges Northern governments to bolster security for multi-billion naira infrastructure projects. Learn how cooperation can ensure regional development.
Minister Alake reveals plans to enhance Mining Marshals' logistics to combat illegal mining nationwide, reclaim 90 sites, and boost revenue to N26bn. Read more.
NSCDC FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu emphasizes sustainable inter-agency collaboration for improved national security during visit by Armed Forces College. Learn how security agencies are strengthening cooperation.
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada to address funding for Ukraine's war effort and counter China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains. Key global partners join the talks.
Kwara State witnesses major security breakthrough as NSCDC nabs five suspected pipeline vandals, recovering vehicles and equipment in strategic operation to protect critical national infrastructure.
Strategic minerals expert warns America needs urgent market interventions to counter China's dominance in rare earth metals critical for defense and green technology.
World's wealthiest economies unite to counter China's dominance in essential minerals powering electric vehicles and clean energy technologies. Discover how this global shift could create new opportunities for Nigeria's mining sector.