The Urgency of Investigating the Arrest of 387 Illegal Miners by the Nigerian Military
A civil society group, Action for Economic Development (AED), has expressed concerns regarding the recent arrest of 387 individuals allegedly...
Mining
Nigeria’s Suffering from $9 Billion Loss Annually Due to Illegal Mining – House of Reps Committee Raises Concern
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals, Jonathan Gbefwi, has expressed significant concern regarding Nigeria's estimated...
ReElement and Jupiter Lithium Announce Partnership for Nigeria’s Lithium Deposit Commercialisation
ReElement Technologies Corporation, a well-respected provider of refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements, recently announced a new...
The Dire Consequences of Illegal Mining in Nigeria
In a recent public hearing, the committee on solid minerals development revealed that Nigeria is losing a staggering $9 billion...
Pressing Issue: Foreigners Involved in Illegal Mining Claim Connections to High-Ranking Nigerians – Chief of Defence Staff
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, recently addressed the serious issue of illegal mining in Nigeria, particularly the...
FG Charges Eight Chinese Nationals and a Nigerian for Illegal Mining
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed charges against eight Chinese individuals and one Nigerian national for their involvement in...
Nigerian Authorities Detain Chinese Nationals and Nigerian for Engaging in Illegal Mining Activities
The Nigerian government has taken a significant step in cracking down on illegal mining activities within the country. Eight Chinese...
Nigeria’s Battle with Illegal Mining: A $9bn Per Year Struggle
Nigeria has been grappling with a significant economic challenge stemming from illegal mining activities, resulting in an annual loss of...
The Impact of Illegal Mining on Nigeria’s Economy and Security
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has recently raised a significant concern - Nigeria's annual loss of approximately...
The Challenges of Tackling Illegal Mining in Nigeria
The economic gains derived from illegal mining in Nigeria are yielding short-term benefits for a select few, yet at a...
