“I am still going to make a proposal to the Federal Executive Council that all those schools in Nigeria that are charging in foreign currencies should be closed,” said Mr Alake.
He said that, unlike global trends, gold exploration funding in Nigeria was on an upward trajectory.
Mr Alake said that Africa must move from a raw minerals supplier to a global hub for mineral processing, innovation and green industrialisation.
Mr Alake bemoaned the tragedy, describing the loss of lives as both avoidable and unfortunate.
Ms Adeyemi described every dormant or defaulting licence as a missed opportunity for the nation.
Mr Alake said that companies that defaulted on the deadline would be sanctioned.
Mr Alake said the government was proud of Dangote Cement for being a responsible corporate entity.
Mr Alake said that the ministry would monitor the 31 pending terrorism cases against Ansaru commanders.
He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eradicating illegal mining activities.
Mr Alake stated that the reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration improved the investment climate in the sector.
