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Laws of the Federation of Nigeria Arrangement of Sections 1. Vesting of petroleum in the State, etc. 2. Oil exploration licences, oil prospecting licences and oil mining leases 3. Refineries. 4. Control of petroleum products. 5. Offences in connection with the distribution of petroleum products 6. Price control. 7. Rights of pre- emption. 8.
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the Minerals and Mining Decree (1999) and conducted a major policy review through the Presidential Committee on Solid Minerals Development (2003). Another such signals is the procurement last year, of mineral law expertise to review and revamp the current mining law in conformity with international best practices. This is a
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However, the biggest hurdle for the sector has remained illegal mining. It is estimated that 80% of mining in northern Nigeria's reserves is illegal. The unlawful system stands to imperil the region's stability and damage the environment. The federal government, despite efforts, has remained unsuccessful in tackling the problem. The New Plan
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Nigeria's laws establish total national ownership of all subsurface resources, including all minerals, oil, and gas. The governance regimes established to collect and redistribute the revenues generated by the oil and gas industry, therefore, assumed federal government control. ... gas and mining, accepted Nigeria as an EITI Candidate Country ...
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Mining rights The right to search for or exploit any mineral in Nigeria is governed by different mineral titles. The titles obtainable in the country are the Reconnaissance Permit (RP), Exploration Licence (EL), Small Scale Mining Lease (SSML), Mining Lease (ML) and Quarry Lease (QL) the Water Use Permit (WUP). Mining Titles Reconnaissance Permit
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The law applicable at the time of the determination of the action may however be different. See the case of ISAAC OBIUWEUBI v. CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (2011) 7 NWLR (PART 1247) 465 at 495 B-D where RHODES-VIVOUR, JSC held thus:-"The law in force or existing at the time the action arose is the law applicable for determining the case.
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Contract law in Nigeria is one of the developments in the economic and legal reform of the Federal Government of Nigeria aimed at protecting the rights of the parties involved in business transactions. Several other reforms such as the Law of Minerals and Mining Act. 2007 saw the regulator of the sector gaining powers to grant licenses, secure ...
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They shall not accept gifts from commercial firms, business enterprises or persons who have contracts with the government. However, public officers are allowed to accept personal gifts or benefits from relatives or personal friends to such extent and on such occasions as are recognised by custom.
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Nigeria's mining law The Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007 was re-enacted to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act No. 34 of 1999 for the purpose of regulating all aspects of the exploration and...
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An Act to Repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and Re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 for the purposes of Regulating all Aspects of the Exploration and Exploitation of Solid Minerals in Nigeria; and for Related Purposes. Date of consolidation/reprint 21 Feb 2013 Notes
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In Nigeria, mining activities are regulated by the Federal ministry of mines and steel development. There are many top mining companies in Nigeria who are still carrying out exploration services in the country. Some are owned by Nigerians while some are foreign companies.
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Nigeria: Niger Suspends Mining Activities in Three LGAs. 5 July 2022 ... said the state government would now domesticate the mining laws which will put all mines and miners under the state ...
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(1) There shall be established a body by the name of the Nigerian Mining Corporation which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. (2) The Corporation shall consist of the members mentioned in section 2 of this Act and the provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the
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Dec 17, 2021In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been updated since 2007, is accused of stifling growth in the nation's underdeveloped mining sector.
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In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been updated since 2007, is accused of stifling growth and development in the nation's undeveloped mining sector.
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At the 2019 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the minister delivered the opening address and spent a lot of time interacting with event partners, mining houses, exhibitors and prospective investors. ... Environmental Laws and Regulations are being enforced to the letter. Nigeria, also last year organized the 2nd International Conference on ...
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Illegal Artisanal Mining In order to escape the payment of taxes and other royalties, some small scale and artisanal miners indulge in illegal mining. As of a matter of fact, most Nigeria's mining is conducted informally at levels as high as 80% of activity in some regions of the country which is not necessarily of Naira earnings.
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Taxes and Levies (Approved list for collection) Decree No. 21 of 1998. Banking Law. Dishonoured Cheques (Offences) Act (1977) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act 2002. Investments and Securities Decree No. 45 of 1999. The Central Bank of Nigeria Act 24, 1991. Insurance Law. Insurance Act, 2003.
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The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (Chapter N162 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (LFN) 2004) and the Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 (the Mining Regulations) also prescribe ...
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Both illegal mining of solid minerals and illegal refining of crude oil are criminal acts that are liable to prosecution by the Government. Just as law enforcement agencies arrest illegal refiners and destroy their illegal refineries, they also clamp down on illegal miners of solid minerals.
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Energy and natural resources in Nigeria Tier 1 firms Dentons ACAS-Law Dentons ACAS-Law is the result of a combination between Dentons and Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun in April 2021. The amalgamated entity is active in the oil and gas, power, renewable energy and mining industries.
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Mining royalties increase Nigeria's revenue In 2019, the total royalty generated amounted to N2.56 billion, representing a 9 per cent increase to the amount generated in 2018.
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Monuments Act, Cap. N19, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and the National Parks Service Act, Cap. N65, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; or (e) over which a mineral title has previously been granted by the Mining Cadastre Office and where such mineral title is subsisting.
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The Insurers Committee, in charge of insurance affairs in Nigeria, is responsible for ensuring compliance with these compulsory Insurances. The Committee comprises National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and all CEOs of the Insurance Companies. For more on this, kindly send an email to atiyat@tonbofa.
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For the mining sector, the policy objectives considered under the SMTDP (2018 - 2021) are: Ensure sustainable extraction of mineral resources; and Ensure the mining sector is linked with the rest of the economy. The average price of gold in 2019 (US$ 1,393.34/oz) was higher than that of 2018 (US$ 1,268.49/oz).
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The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah (second from left) flanked by BUA Cement and ministry officials during a facility tour of the company in Edo State. The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, has said operating within mining extant laws will engender peaceful coexistence between operators.
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2022 Budget: Mining laws amendment takes N8.4m; exploration, N161m January 7, 2022 By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA THE Federal Government will spend N161 million on exploration of nine solid minerals...
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He also noted that insufficient geoscientific data and geological knowledge, weak implementation and enforcement of mining laws and regulations have been critical constraints to the mining sector's...
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Nov 18, 2021Nigeria's mining law The Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007 was re-enacted to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act No. 34 of 1999 for the purpose of regulating all aspects of the exploration and...
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Nigerian mining laws came out from the three laws governing mining activities in Nigeria. They are the Nigeria Mineral and Mining Act of 2007 called "the Act", the National Minerals and Metal Policy of 2008 and the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Regulations of 2011, called "the Regulation".
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May 27, 2021The Minister of Mines and Steel Development (Minister) may waive the payment of royalty for any mineral exported solely for the purpose of analysis or experiment or as a scientific specimen. In...
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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS CHAPTER I-MINERALS, PROSPECTING, MINING AND QUARRYING PARTI-OWNERSHIP ANDCONTROL Or MINERALS 1. Control ofproperty in minerals, water, etc, vested in the State. 2. Prohibition of exploration or exploitation of Minerals without authority. 3. Lands excluded from minerals exploration and exploitation.
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Burston isn't overly concerned about the dramatic fall in the iron ore price -- to below $US90 at one particularly nervy moment last month -- that has forced some big miners in Australia to scale back their expansion plans. He predicts the price will stabilise at around $US120 a tonne, though he admits this could take some time.
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DRC and Nigeria to implement new tax laws This week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) moved toward increasing taxes and royalties imposed on the mining industry .
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The government also signed an MOU with the U.S. Geological Society to accurately map Nigeria's estimated 34 potential minerals to open the country for investment. GON hopes to focus on eight sub-sectors: iron ore, gold, copper, coal, tar-sands/bitumen, barite, lead-zinc, and dimension stone.
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The acting director said it was mandatory for any mining company in Nigeria to submit these documents to the ministry before it commenced mining but all the companies sanctioned had failed to do so.
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