The recent deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, have raised serious questions about illegal mining, enforcement and the safety of people working in Nigeria’s mining communities. The 37 people were reportedly arrested during operations targeting suspected illegal mining activities […]

The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has been honoured with an EnergyNet Leadership Award in recognition of its efforts to advance women’s participation and leadership in Nigeria’s mining and natural resources sector. The award was presented at NIWIMNRO’s Abuja office, where it was celebrated as a milestone not only for […]

The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of three years, with opportunities for renewal and expansion based on the success of the collaboration. In a significant step towards promoting inclusive resource governance and ensuring that mining investments deliver tangible benefits to local communities, the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resource […]

The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resource Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has been awarded funding support from the Australian High Commission, through the Australian Direct Aid Program (DAP), to advance sustainable development by empowering and promoting the inclusion of women artisanal miners in Nigeria. The initiative aims to address the socio-economic, health, safety, and structural […]

By Felicia Dairo The conversations at the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) engagement in Ghana revealed both a striking truth and a powerful opportunity. Many young people still believe the energy sector is closed to them, yet it is one of the fastest-growing and most opportunity-rich sectors on the continent. From the opening moments, the tone […]

By Chiamaka Ozurumba Right in the heart of Accra, West Africa’s energy sector stood at a crucial crossroads, where leaders gathered for the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS) from December 2nd to 3rd, 2025. For two days, ministers, regulators, financiers and private-sector players confronted an uncomfortable truth: the region cannot achieve reliable, affordable electricity […]

The Africa Energy Forum 2025 that was held in Capetown, South Africa brought together stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to discuss innovative solutions for Africa’s energy future. The event featured high-level panels, exhibitions, networking sessions, and strategic meetings aimed at unlocking investment and collaboration opportunities in the energy sector. NIWIMNRO actively participated in […]

Following a rich and interactive knowledge-sharing session in Abuja, the NIWIMNRO team journeyed to Kuchiko Camp community in Niger State to commission a solar-powered borehole—our first infrastructure project aimed at improving the lives of women in Nigeria’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. This project addresses a long-standing challenge faced by the ASM women miners […]

In a strategic move to advance gender inclusion and sustainable development across Africa’s energy and extractive industries, the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has entered into a landmark partnership with EnergyNet Ltd, organisers of the prestigious  Africa Energy Forum (AEF). The partnership, announced in a joint statement, underscores a shared […]

The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resource Organisation (NIWIMNRO) conducted its inaugural one-day training in Abuja for Nigerian indigenous women artisanal miners. The training, supported by the Solid Minerals Development Fund, focused on improving the miners’ skills, safety, legal rights, and financial management. Women from Niger and Nasarawa states participated, learning about the […]