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calendar_today March 31, 2026

PRESS RELEASE ON eMC+ SERVER MAINTENANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY DISRUPTION OF ONLINE MINERAL TITLE SERVICES DURING SCHEDULED eMC+ SERVER MAINTENANCE.

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NOTICE December 18, 2025

Notice of reopening of eMC+ Portal for the administration of mineral titles and regularisation of mining activities in Zamfara State

Notice is hereby given to all Mineral Title holders that the eMC+ Portal has been reopened for the administration of mineral titles and regularisation of mining activities in Zamfara State.

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LEGAL NOTICE November 27, 2025

Restitution Notice

TAKE NOTICE that the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development has issued a restitution notice regarding affected mineral titles.

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AWARD August 19, 2025

Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, The Director General, Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) Honored with Prestigious Fellowship Award

The Director General of the Mining Cadastre Office has been honored with a prestigious fellowship award in recognition of his contributions to the mining sector.

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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION August 15, 2025

World Bank Delegation Pays Working Visit to Mining Cadastre Office

The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) welcomed a high-profile World Bank delegation for a working visit to discuss mining sector reforms.

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RETREAT August 06, 2025

Ministerial Retreat

Director-General MCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom during the ministerial retreat focused on solid minerals sector development.

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POLICY August 06, 2025

Solid Minerals Sector A Key Driver For Economic Diversification – Alake

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says the sector is central to economic diversification and national development.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT August 06, 2025

Alake, Lawmakers, Stakeholders Unite To Deliver Tinubu's Renewed Hope For Solid Minerals

In a fresh push to turn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision into reality, stakeholders have united to deliver renewed hope for the solid minerals sector.

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GOVERNMENT August 06, 2025

Senate Applauds DG NMCO, pledges support for mining sector

Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has commended the Director-General of NMCO and pledged support for the mining sector.

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