# finance news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover finance news. Page: Feed: --- ## [African Minerals Strategy Group mourns death of 100 miners in CAR, says mineral wealth must not come at cost of human lives](https://theminers.com.ng/african-minerals-strategy-group-mourns-death-of-100-miners-in-car-says-mineral-wealth-must-not-come-at-cost-of-human-lives/) _2026-08-21 · Kayode · The miners_ The African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) has sent its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Central African Republic, and most especially to the families who have lost loved ones in the recent gold mine collapse in the country. More than 100 miners were killed on Tuesday following the collapse of a gold-mining \[…\] ## [CEO and his mining company arraigned for alleged N990m fraud](https://theminers.com.ng/ceo-and-his-mining-company-arraigned-for-alleged-n990m-fraud/) _2026-08-20 · onlineeditor01 · The miners_ \*Photo: Olatunji Oluwaseun Adebola\* The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, arraigned the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Brookfield Group Holdings, Olatunji Oluwaseun Adebola,( a.k.a Whitelion) before Justice C. Ngozi of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, for an alleged N990,000,000 \[…\] ## [SMDF hosts information sessions to aid applicants for mining grants](https://theminers.com.ng/smdf-hosts-information-sessions-to-aid-applicants-for-mining-grants/) _2026-08-20 · Kayode · The miners_ \*Executive Secretary of the Solid Mineral Development Fund, Fatima Umar Shinkafi The Solid Minerals Development Fund is hosting two live information sessions for prospective applicants seeking grant funding under its EMERGE initiative, the agency has announced. This is to provide interested applicants with guidance on the funding opportunities, eligibility requirements and application process… ## [Mining Marshals hail Nigerian Army For Handing Over Illegal Miners](https://theminers.com.ng/mining-marshals-hail-nigerian-army-for-handing-over-illegal-miners/) _2026-08-20 · onlineeditor01 · The miners_ The NSCDC Mining Marshals have commended the Nigerian Army for synergy and cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, following the arrest and handover of 18 suspected illegal miners apprehended at an illegal mining site in Izom, Gurara LGA of Niger State. The suspects were arrested by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a \[…\] ## [Over 100 killed as gold mine collapses in African state](https://theminers.com.ng/over-100-killed-as-gold-mine-collapses-in-african-state/) _2026-08-20 · Kayode · The miners_ More than 100 people were killed in the Central African Republic (CAR) after a gold mine collapsed near the border with Cameroon, according to rescuers and local officials. The disaster occurred on Tuesday at a mining site in Zamboye, in the country’s western Nana-Mambere prefecture. Several underground galleries reportedly caved in while miners were working \[…\] ## [Public Notice: Landlord Business Surcharge Registration Continues](https://www.finance.gov.tt/public-notice-landlord-business-surcharge-registration-continues/) _2026-08-18 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to advise that the Landlord Business Surcharge registration continues. Property owners and landlords are advised that the Landlord Business Surcharge Registration Form is available for download. As part of your legal obligations, all landlords are required to register with the Inland Revenue Division. Taking the time to complete \[…\] ## [UNODC, NSCDC to partner against illegal mining activities linked to terror funding](https://theminers.com.ng/unodc-nscdc-to-partner-against-illegal-mining-activities-linked-to-terror-funding/) _2026-08-18 · Kayode · The miners_ By Yunus Olawale The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has called for deeper collaboration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals as concerns mount over the growing links between illegal mining, organised crime and terrorism across Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel. The call was made during a strategic visit by \[…\] ## [Plateau mining tragedy: Alake warns illegal miners, woos investors to transform abandoned pits](https://theminers.com.ng/plateau-mining-tragedy-alake-warns-illegal-miners-woos-investors-to-transform-abandoned-pits/) _2026-08-16 · Kayode · The miners_ Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake has warned illegal miners to stop committing suicide by extracting minerals from abandoned pits without licences, and has called on investors to partner with the government to repurpose such sites for profitable projects. Reacting to the collapse of an abandoned tin mine pit on an unlicensed site in Kassa, \[…\] ## [Steron Community Development Foundation Plants 100 Trees in Its Befriend a Tree Initiative](https://theminers.com.ng/steron-community-development-foundation-plants-100-trees-in-its-befriend-a-tree-initiative/) _2026-08-16 · onlineeditor01 · The miners_ MD Abubakar Sadiq Omar leads exercise in Wasa and Takushara, planting more than 20 trees himself as company partners hail a new standard for environmental responsibility in Nigeria’s extractive sector WASA/TAKUSHARA, FCT-ABUJA — Under a wide morning sky in the twin host communities of Wasa and Takushara, staff of Steron Group knelt beside community members \[…\] ## [Nasarawa seals fresh $2m lithium deal with Chinese firm Diamond Energy](https://theminers.com.ng/nasarawa-seals-fresh-2m-lithium-deal-with-chinese-firm-diamond-energy/) _2026-08-14 · Kayode · The miners_ Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has presided over the signing of a $2 million supplementary lithium agreement between the state government and Diamond New Energy, following his recent visit to China. The ceremony was held at the Nasarawa State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, on Friday. Speaking at the event, Governor Sule thanked the investors for \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AlUpvucY2YY0) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Taraba mining taskforce repatriates ‘illegal miners’ to Sokoto, Bauchi, Niger, Gombe, Zamfara](https://theminers.com.ng/taraba-mining-taskforce-repatriates-illegal-miners-to-sokoto-bauchi-niger-gombe-zamfara/) _2026-08-14 · Kayode · The miners_ The Taraba state Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce on Thursday said it repatriated scores of illegal miners from Taraba to their home states of Sokoto, Gombe, Bauchi Niger and Zamfara states. The chairman of the Task Force, Jamu Emmanuel, told journalists that the taskforce remains unwavering in its mandate to rid the state of all forms of \[…\] ## [Mining community mourns Emeka Okengwu](https://theminers.com.ng/mining-community-mourns-emeka-okengwu/) _2026-08-14 · Kayode · The miners_ By Yunus Olawale Nigeria’s mining sector is in mourning. As funeral rites commence for Dr. Emeka Flemin Okengwu, colleagues across the industry are remembering a man whose career was built on a simple but firmly held conviction: that Nigeria’s true wealth lay beneath its soil, waiting to be developed with competence, integrity, and purpose. Dr. \[…\] ## [Every Budget Has a Story: Understanding the National Budget](https://www.finance.gov.tt/every-budget-has-a-story-get-to-know-your-budget-documents/) _2026-08-10 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ We explore the documents that help explain Trinidad and Tobago’s economy, Government priorities, proposed expenditure and investment plans. ## [Strengthening partnerships in the banking sector that support Trinidad and Tobago’s economic future](https://www.finance.gov.tt/strengthening-partnerships-in-the-banking-sector-that-support-trinidad-and-tobagos-economic-future/) _2026-08-06 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ This morning, I met with senior executives from Scotiabank for discussions focused on strengthening our relationship, exploring market opportunities, and reinforcing the bank’s commitment to Trinidad and Tobago. Our financial institutions are critical stakeholders in national development. Strong collaboration between Government, the financial sector, and the private sector is essential as we work… ## [Opening Remarks by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance during the meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee – Counterterrorism Strategy Wednesday 5th August, 2026 at the Ministry of Defence Courtyard, Conference Room Port Of Spain](https://www.finance.gov.tt/opening-remarks-by-the-honourable-davendranath-tancoo-mp-minister-of-finance-during-the-meeting-of-the-inter-ministerial-committee-counterterrorism-strategy-wednesday-5th-august-2026-at-the-mini/) _2026-08-05 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ Strong financial systems help prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Strong Customs administration protects our borders from illicit trade and transnational organized crime. Strong regulatory institutions safeguard confidence in our financial system. Strong governance strengthens national resilience. One of the most important lessons emerging from the international security environment… ## [Notice of Vacancy: ICT Technical Officer, Information Systems Unit, Treasury Division, Ministry of Finance](https://www.finance.gov.tt/notice-of-vacancy-ict-technical-officer-information-systems-unit-treasury-division-ministry-of-finance/) _2026-08-05 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ The Ministry of Finance invites suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to apply for employment on contract in the undermentioned position in the Information Systems Unit, Treasury Division for a period of Three (3) years. To view Job Description and to submit Online Applications. please visit https://employtt.gov.tt/ The Deadline Date for the Submission of Applications \[…\] ## [Job Description: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Technical Officer](https://www.finance.gov.tt/job-description-information-and-communications-technology-ict-technical-officer/) _2026-08-05 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ Job Descriptions – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Technical Officer ## [Opening Remarks by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, M.P., Minister Of Finance at the Grand Opening of Pennywise Cosmetics Third Plaza, Trincity on Friday 31st July 2026](https://www.finance.gov.tt/opening-remarks-by-the-honourable-davendranath-tancoo-m-p-minister-of-finance-at-the-grand-opening-of-pennywise-cosmetics-third-plaza-trincity-on-friday-31st-july-2026/) _2026-07-31 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ Today is about much more than the opening of another store. It is about celebrating a Trinbagonian success story. for more than four decades, Pennywise Cosmetics has been woven into the fabric of our nation. It is not simply a business. It is an institution. It is one of those uniquely Trinbagonian places that almost \[…\] ## [Media Release: Applicable Taxes on Hybrid and Mild Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.finance.gov.tt/media-release-applicable-taxes-on-hybrid-and-mild-hybrid-vehicles/) _2026-07-30 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ The Honourable Minister of Finance is cognisant of concerns raised in the press and on social media regarding the Customs and Excise Division’s classification of certain mild-hybrid vehicles and the resulting implications for their tax treatment, automotive dealers and consumers. The Classification Ruling was issued in General Order No. 24 of 2026, dated July 22, \[…\] ## [Media Release: CAF, TT Government and Key Private Sector Stakeholders discuss workplan for deeper Private Sector Engagement](https://www.finance.gov.tt/media-release-caf-tt-government-and-key-private-sector-stakeholders-discuss-workplan-for-deeper-private-sector-engagement/) _2026-07-28 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ Development Bank hosts Private Sector Dialogue to highlight how CAF’s agile financing tools can support country’s development initiatives. CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean convened a high-level Private Sector Dialogue on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain. The session brought together Government Ministers, senior representatives \[…\] ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8LE0GNQuRG4B) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Media Release: S&P reaffirms investment grade rating for Trinidad & Tobago](https://www.finance.gov.tt/media-release-sp-reaffirms-investment-grade-rating-for-trinidad-tobago/) _2026-07-23 · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance_ S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s investment-grade credit rating of BBB-. The decision preserves the country’s investment-grade standing and recognises its favourable external position, strong external creditor position and substantial national assets, including the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund.