Nigeria: Mining Licence Dispute - Alake's Aide Challenges UK Report On Blair's Nigeria Role

Nigeria: Mining Licence Dispute - Alake's Aide Challenges UK Report On Blair's Nigeria Role

Abuja -- Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has challenged a British newspaper report questioning former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's role in advising Nigeria, arguing the allegations surrounding a mining licence dispute contradict available regulatory records.

Jupiter Dispute: Federal Govt Cites N1.2bn Unpaid Fees In Mining Licence Revocation

The federal government has defended its enforcement of mining regulations following renewed scrutiny of the revocation of licences linked to Basin Mining Limited and Range Mining Ltd, companies associated with mining promoter Steve Davis and the Jupiter business interests. Kehinde Bamigbetan, special adviser on Media to the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made […]

Minister’s Aide Defends Nigeria's Mining Licence Reforms

Hauwa Gidado, Abuja Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has questioned former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s role in advising Nigeria, following allegations linking his institute to a dispute involving a mining company and the Nigerian government. In a rejoinder to an October 18, 2026, article by Gordon Rayner published […]

Mining Dispute: ‘Blair Has No Contract to Advise Nigerian Government’ — Alake’s Aide

By Godswill Michael The Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan has dismissed suggestions that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair could have…