Keypoints Main Story Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to transition from an oil-dependent economy to one powered by its vast underground wealth. On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, endorsed the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA) as a strategic initiative to sanitize and reposition the sector. The minister highlighted … Continue reading Dele Alake endorses Solid Minerals Excellence Awards to drive sustainable mining