Nigeria launches Online Mining Cadastre System

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Nigeria launches Online Mining Cadastre System

Nigeria has launched an Online Mining Cadastre System that aims to promote efficiency, and transparency and will be accessible to investors throughout the world.

The official opening of the new Mining Cadastre System eMC+ by President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, took place at the 6th Nigeria Mining Week in November 2022.

The upgraded cadastre system was implemented as part of “Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification Project – MINDIVER”, which was financed by a World Bank credit from the International Development Association (IDA). The contract for “Upgrading and Automatization of the Mining Cadastre Office for Online Applications, e-recording, Archiving and Establishment of Mining Cadastre Offices in the Six Geopolitical Zones” was signed by GAF in September 2018.

Online Mining Cadastre System

The project is a successful continuation of the long-standing relationship between the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office and GAF, which goes back to 2007, when the first steps in realising a digital cadastre system were taken. The new system represents the latest development and provides state-of-the-art functionality via GAF’s eMC+.

The new online system in Nigeria connects the six newly-established Zonal Offices in six geopolitical zones with the headquarters in Abuja, and ensures efficient and transparent management of the mining sector in Nigeria. Investors are now provided with the possibility to submit applications and track the processing of these online, while the general public also benefits by getting access to cadastral information in real-time.

The system based on GAF’s eMC+ framework (electronic Mining Cadastre+), investors will be provided with the possibility to submit applications; they’ll also be able to track the processing. The general public will also benefit from access to cadastral information in real time.

The GAF’s eMC+ framework facilitates the administration and management of mineral titles by ensuring information transparency and accessibility. GAF is an e-GEOS, Telespazio Company based in Munich, Germany. The company provides mining cadastre authorities worldwide with a complete package of consulting services and software tailored to the specific requirements of the cadastre domain. The system is designed to increase institutional capacities and efficiency by delivering a comprehensive mineral tenure management solution.

“Nigeria now has a cadastre system that is efficient, non-discretionary, transparent, and accessible to investors worldwide. Several strategic investments have been made in developing digitized platforms and technology infrastructure to support digital systems for mining sector governance,” said Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, at the launch ceremony.

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