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Securing Mineral Rights in Nigeria: The Legal Framework for Granting Mineral Titles under the Minerals and Mining Act 2007   Introduction A mineral title is the legal gateway through which a person obtains the right to search for or exploit Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (“the Mining Act”) establishes a […]

Mining Records, Geological Data and Radioactive Minerals in Nigeria: A Legal Analysis of Sections 43 and 44 of the Minerals and Mining Act 2007 Introduction Mining regulation is not limited to the grant of mineral titles. Effective regulation also requires reliable geological information, proper documentation of mining activities and mechanisms for dealing with materials that

Mining Incentives in Nigeria: Assessing the Investment Protection Framework under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 Introduction Mining is capital-intensive, technologically demanding and exposed to significant geological, regulatory and market risks. For a country seeking to attract private and foreign capital into its mineral sector, the availability of mineral resources alone is rarely sufficient.

Mineral Development and Land Rights in Nigeria: Reconciling Section 22 of the Mining Act with the Land Use Act Introduction Mining is inherently dependent on access to land, yet the ownership and control of mineral resources may be legally distinct from rights over the surface of the land. This tension is particularly important in Nigeria,

Mineral Governance at State Level in Nigeria: A Critical Examination of Section 19 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and the Role of MIREMCO   Introduction Mining in Nigeria is constitutionally and statutorily regulated within a federal framework. While mineral resources are vested in the Federal Government, mining operations inevitably affect land, agriculture,

Introduction A mineral title in Nigeria is not an unconditional right. The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (“the Act”) imposes continuing financial, operational and regulatory obligations on mineral title holders, and failure to comply may expose a title to suspension, surrender or revocation. One of the clearest examples is failure to pay prescribed fees.

Introduction The administration of mineral titles in Nigeria is built around an important principle: first come, first served. The principle is intended to provide certainty, transparency and fairness where two or more applicants seek the same mineral area. Sections 7 and 8 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (“the Act”) establish the statutory

Introduction The allocation of mineral titles in Nigeria is principally governed by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (“the Act”). While the Act establishes an administrative framework for the grant of mineral titles, section 9 introduces competitive bidding as a special mechanism for the grant of Exploration Licences and Mining Leases in designated areas.