Illegal Mining
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EFCC Links Illegal Mining to Insecurity, Vows to Target Financiers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked illegal mining and the theft of mineral resources to…
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EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Plants in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 people, including 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, over…
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14 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested in Kogi
Security operatives have arrested 14 suspected illegal miners in Kogi State as authorities intensify efforts to curb illegal mining and…
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Insecurity, Illegal Mining Put Niger’s Mineral Sector Under Threat
Insecurity and illegal mining activities are threatening Niger State’s solid mineral sector, with operators reporting growing challenges in mining communities.…
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Birnin Gwari Community Demands Justice After Deadly Mining Site Violence
Residents of Randagi community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to the Inspector-General of Police,…
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Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Five Years for Illegal Mining in Nigeria
The convicts, Zhang Lin and Gao Hai, were prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and…
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