Child Labour in Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mines: A Dire Reality
In Nasarawa, Nigeria, many children, including six-year-old Juliet Samaniya, work in illegal lithium mines for meagre wages. Despite laws against...
Elena Martinez
Elena Martinez is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience in investigative reporting. Hailing from Miami, Florida, she earned her degree in journalism from the University of Florida. With a sharp focus on social justice and community issues, Elena has contributed to various high-profile publications and has been recognized with multiple awards for her impactful storytelling. Her knack for uncovering hidden narratives has made her a prominent figure in the field.
Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mining: A Burgeoning Crisis of Child Labour
In Nigeria, illegal lithium mining is exploding due to rising global demand, leading to the exploitation of child labour. Children,...
Nigeria Resumes Mining in Zamfara State After Security Improvements
Nigeria has resumed mining in Zamfara state following a five-year suspension due to improved security. The government aims to boost...
Nigeria’s Reforms Set to Transform Mining Sector into Global Hub
Nigeria aims to strengthen its mining sector through ongoing reforms, establishing a corporate entity for international partnerships and curbing illegal...
Nigeria Opens First Mineral Analysis Laboratory to Boost Mining Sector
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum has praised the inauguration of Nigeria's first mineral analysis laboratory in Sabon-Wuse, Niger. They believe this...
Nigeria’s Economic Diversification: Courting Western Miners
Nigeria is courting Western miners to diversify its economy away from oil, aiming to reduce reliance on oil and gas...
Child Labour Crisis in Nigeria’s Lithium Mining: Key Insights from AP Report
Rising lithium demand in Nigeria has led to illegal mining operations exploiting child labour. Children, often from poor backgrounds, work...
Exploitation of Child Labour in Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mines
Nigerian children, including six-year-old Juliet Samaniya, face exploitation in illegal lithium mines, earning less than a dollar a day. The...
Nigeria’s Lithium Boom: The Dark Reality of Child Labour and Illegal Mining
Illegal lithium mining in Nigeria sees children, like 6-year-old Juliet, working in unsafe conditions for low wages, as increased global...
Child Labour in Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mines: A Growing Crisis
Nigeria's lithium boom has led to the rise of illegal mining operations that exploit child labour. Young workers like Juliet...
