Tag: Illegal mining

The Senate advanced a bill proposing the creation of a Mine Rangers Service to combat illegal mining activities nationwide The ...

The suspects were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Zonal Command in Uyo. Five Chinese nationals have ...

Items recovered from the suspects included seven mobile phones, 21 head pans, four cutlasses, 12 shovels, and a sack containing ...

The SSG said that the council chairmen will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations within their territories.  Taraba ...

EFCC Chairman Olukoyede raises concerns about traditional rulers' involvement in illegal mining, causing severe environmental damage across Nigeria Olukoyede emphasizes ...

Gbefwi stated that illegal mining poses significant risks to the nation's economy, environment, and security Nigeria loses $9 billion annually ...

Nigeria loses $9 billion (N13.7 trillion) annually due to illegal mining activities across the country Individuals involved in illegal mining ...

A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian to Kuje Prison for ...

NMGS President Prof. Olatunji criticized the government's insincerity in combatting illegal mining, stressing its presence in all 36 states and ...

Abdullahi Baba’arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the fatalities. At least three people lost ...