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Nigeria, Us Sign Mineral Investment Pact

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4 weeks ago

September 24, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria broke new ground in a drive to woo the United States to invest in the mining sector at a historic agreement-signing ceremony at Nigeria’s Mission House on Wednesday in New York, United States.

In a statement signed On Thursday in New York, United States by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister Kehinde Bamigbetan, Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signed and exchanged the agreement, described as a framework for American investment in Nigeria’s $700 billion mineral resources.

The agreement is expected to use the Nigeria-US government relationship as a foundation for business-to-business transactions to boost Nigeria’s value-addition-driven value chain.

Welcoming Landau and the United States delegation to the ceremony, Alake spoke glowingly of the agreement as a development that will shape the future.

His words:”Some agreements manage the present, and some agreements shape the future. The framework we sign today belongs to the second kind…In signing this Framework, Nigeria and the United States affirm a shared conviction: that the supply chains for these critical minerals must be secure, resilient and built on responsible investment.

But let me be clear about Nigeria’s ambition. We are not here to remain a source of raw material for the values that others create. Our goal is to turn potential into lasting value at home through stronger local processing, new skills, quality jobs, and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses.”

According to Alake, the framework opens the way for both countries to cooperate and collaborate on geological data and exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure, and technical capacity.

He said the implementation will achieve the economic diversification goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and boost industrial growth.

” Now comes the harder and more important work: moving from agreement to implementation. A signature is a promise, results are the proof. In the months ahead, we will identify viable projects, mobilise investments and build the commercial partnerships that deliver measurable benefits to our nations”, the minister said.

Responding, Deputy Secretary of State Landau concurred with Nigeria’s position, adding that as Africa’s fastest-growing economy and most populous country, Nigeria is a regional power that deserves partnership with the United States.

He said the agreement will bring greater prosperity to both countries and that the United States is happy to supportNigeria’s economic growth

“The signal we are sending is that the United States and Nigeria are partners…

Under President Trump and President Tinubu’s leadership, the United States and Nigeria have done many things together in the last one and a half years that we’ve never done before. I think we will like to keep building on that momentum.” Landau said.

Also on the US delegation were Deputy Assistant Secretary for West African Affairs, Rich Michaels; Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Southern Africa, Foreign Assistance and Critical Minerals, Chris Kulukundis; Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Secretary, Wyatt Toehlkeke; and Jitu Sardar.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluwo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals DevDevelopment, Engr Yusuf Yabo, Director-General, Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, Engr Simon Nkom, Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi and Chief Executive Officer Nigeria Solid Minerals Company, Martin Imonitie witnessed the event.

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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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12 hours ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Samania

The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.

Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.

He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.

According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.

He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.

Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.

According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.

He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.

Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.

He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.

Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.

He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.

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