Ajaokuta: Nigeria imports $8bn steel yearly — Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Mr Shuaib Abubakar, says Nigeria spends $8 billion to import steel into the country annually, saying it has become […]
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FG to establish natural gas park at Ajaokuta steel company
The Federal Government says it will establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) park at the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi. The Minister of Steel […]
Ajaokuta probe: Urhobo group backs Senator Natasha, berates Kogi traditional rulers
A group under the Urhobo Progressive and Development Union (UPDU) of South-South Nigeria has described a move by some traditional rulers in Kogi State […]
Kogi 2023: Vote APC to revive Ajaokuta steel complex, dredge River Niger – Shettima
Vice President, Sen. Kashin Shetima, on Sunday told residents of Kogi that voting for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Nov. 11 governorship […]
Tinubu administration’ll harness Kogi natural resources – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that President Bola Tinubu led administration would harness the natural resources of Kogi for the benefits of its citizens. […]
I’ll legislate to ensure Ajaokuta Steel Coy is revamped – Sen. Ohere
Sen. Abubakar Ohere (APC-Kogi), has pledged to come up with legislations that would ensure the revamping of Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi. This, he said, […]
Atiku deceitful on his promise to resolve Ajaokuta Steel’ problem – FG
The Federal Government says the solution to problems facing Ajaokuta Steel Company does not lie in the hands of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who […]
Ajaokuta Steel complex, other challenges ‘ll be solved by PDP – Atiku
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Saturday said if Kogi people would vote for him in the February Presidential poll, the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and other challenges […]
Ajaokuta Steel Company to create additional 500,000 jobs for youths – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, said the Ajaokuta Steel Complex would provide 500,000 estimated jobs for Nigerian youths. The president revealed […]
Ajaokuta Steel Company to generate $1.6bn annually – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Ajaokuta Steel Complex will generate 1.6billion dollars annually and provide 500,000 estimated jobs for Nigerian youths. Malam Garba Shehu, the […]
2023: I will bring prosperity to Kogi, Ajaokuta Steel ‘ll be reality – Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has promised to resuscitate the Ajaokuta Steel Company if elected Nigeria’s next president in […]
11 companies jostle for Ajaokuta Steel Company as FG pays $496m judgement settlement
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says 11 companies are presently involved in the concession bid for Ajaokuta Steel Company. Adegbite […]
How COVID-19, Russia/Ukraine war stalled full operation of Ajaokuta steel coy – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine war stalled planned take-off of full operation of […]
No allocation in 2023 budget to combat illegal miners – Minister
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Olamilekan Adegbite, says no provision was made to combat illegal mining in the ministry’s 2023 budget. The minister […]
Kogi Govt vows to rescue 3 children abducted at Ajaokuta
Kogi State Government on Saturday said it is working vigorously to rescue three children kidnapped at a housing estate in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of […]
Scraping, abandoning Ajaokuta Steel Company will be a waste — D-G
Prof. Linus Asuquo, the Director-General, National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), says scraping or abandoning Ajaokuta Steel Company will be a great waste. Asuquo made the […]
2023: Saraki promises to prioritise Ajaokuta steel, Agriculture, security
Sen. Bukola Saraki, a Presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, has promised to prioritise the resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel Company, Agriculture and […]
We’ve attained self-sufficiency in Barite production – FG
The Federal Government says the country has attained self-sufficiency in Barite production and will no longer need to import the mineral from October this year. […]
Why we can’t deliver Ajaokuta steel company during Buhari’s tenure – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite on Thursday admitted that the Federal Government will not be able to deliver on its […]