Nigeria pushes continental fund for mine emergencies, community recovery

Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), has called for the establishment of a Mine Emergency and Community Development Fund to reduce the human and economic losses associated with mine collapses across Africa. Alake made the proposal on Monday at the third AMSG High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The roundtable, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, brought together African ministers responsible for mining and other stakeholders in the continent’s minerals sector. Alake said the frequency of mine collapses across Africa required a coordinated continental response beyond expressing condolences after disasters. He cited major mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, as well as recent cases involving suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria. “Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Alake made the proposal on Monday at the third AMSG High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The roundtable, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, brought together African ministers responsible for mining and other stakeholders in the continent’s minerals sector. Alake said the frequency of mine collapses across Africa required a coordinated continental response beyond expressing condolences after disasters. He cited major mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, as well as recent cases involving suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria. “Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

The roundtable, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, brought together African ministers responsible for mining and other stakeholders in the continent’s minerals sector. Alake said the frequency of mine collapses across Africa required a coordinated continental response beyond expressing condolences after disasters. He cited major mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, as well as recent cases involving suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria. “Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Alake said the frequency of mine collapses across Africa required a coordinated continental response beyond expressing condolences after disasters. He cited major mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, as well as recent cases involving suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria. “Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

He cited major mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, as well as recent cases involving suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria. “Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

“Condolences, however sincere, cannot be the limit of continental solidarity,” Alake said, noting that mine disasters often leave families without breadwinners and communities struggling to recover from losses. He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

He proposed that the fund should provide emergency support to mining communities affected by disasters and help strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms. The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

The minister also called for the creation of an African safety facility to support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining and encourage miners to operate through cooperatives. According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

According to Alake, artisanal and small-scale miners provide livelihoods for millions of Africans and contribute to the supply of minerals to domestic and international markets. Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Read also: Minister says MDAs owe over N100bn electricity debts He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

He urged governments to focus on formalising the sector rather than criminalising artisanal miners, arguing that better regulation could improve safety while increasing the sector’s contribution to the formal economy. “If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

“If AMSG can mobilise governments, financiers and investors around the billion-dollar mineral corridors, we should also be capable of mobilising expertise and resources to prevent miners from entering unsupported pits without geological guidance, basic safety systems or credible emergency response,” he said. Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Alake also signed the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which is intended to provide a framework for greater coordination of bilateral and multilateral projects across Africa. He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

He said the declaration would support more predictable investment in regional infrastructure and mineral processing while encouraging governments to collaborate on projects with continental impact. Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Speaking earlier, Shettima urged the AMSG to support African industrialisation through partnerships with foreign governments and companies based on shared interests and mutual benefits. The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

The Vice President said African countries must take greater responsibility for ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth contributes to economic transformation and improved living standards. Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Samaila Zubairu, chief executive officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, also called for greater regional cooperation, saying African countries could not rely on isolated national efforts to address the scale of the continent’s development needs. Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

Zubairu said Africa would need to accelerate industrialisation to meet the needs of a population expected to reach about two billion people in the coming decades. The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share

The roundtable featured discussions among mining experts, representatives of regional and international institutions and executives from the mining industry on strategies for developing Africa’s critical minerals sector. Related News FG cuts ties with ‘unrecognised’ Unity Colleges’ national PTAs Nigeria cuts timeline for $2bn national fibre network to three years Agusto & Co. upgrades Mutual Benefits to ‘A-’ on strong financial performance Share