Nigerian Government Resumes Mining Exploration in Zamfara After Security Improvements
- Nigerian Government lifts five-year ban on mining in Zamfara State. - Decision follows improvements in local security conditions. -...
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Nigeria Pursues Global Mining Partnerships to Revitalise Economy
Nigeria's Federal Government seeks global mining partnerships to boost economic growth, led by Finance Minister Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite at the...
Child Labour Crisis in Nigeria’s Lithium Mines Amid Growing Demand
In Nigeria, illegal lithium mining has surged, leading to widespread child labour. Children work in unsafe conditions with little pay,...
Africa’s Growing Role in Lithium Mining Amidst Global Demand
Africa is emerging as a significant player in lithium mining, with Zimbabwe holding the largest deposits. Global demand for lithium...
Minister Decries Cutting Nigeria’s Mining Sector Budget to N9 Billion
The budget for Nigeria's mining sector has been dramatically reduced from N531 billion to N9 billion, deemed unacceptable by the...
Minister Rejects Dramatic Cuts to Nigeria’s Mining Budget
Minister Dele Alake criticises the reduction of Nigeria's mining budget from N531 billion to N9 billion, deeming it unacceptable. He...
Dele Alake Critiques N9 Billion Mining Budget, Advocates for Increase
Dr. Dele Alake criticises the N9 billion allocated for Nigeria's mining sector in the 2025 budget, calling for an upward...
Illegal Lithium Mining in Nigeria: Community Collusion and Government Challenges
Nigeria is rapidly emerging as a source of lithium, but illegal mining is rampant in regions like Kakanfu, facilitated by...
Children in Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mines: A Harsh Reality
In Nasarawa, Nigeria, children like six-year-old Juliet Samaniya work illegally in perilous lithium mines, sacrificing their education to support families...
Exploitation of Child Labour in Nigeria’s Lithium Mining Sector
AP's report highlights the troubling rise of child labour in illegal lithium mines in Nigeria due to increasing demand for...
