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...
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Child Labour in Nigeria’s Illegal Lithium Mines: A Growing Concern
Children in Nasarawa, Nigeria, are forced into illegal lithium mining due to poverty, with little access to education. These operations...
Addressing Nigeria’s Mine Collapse Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed
In 2024, Nigeria faced multiple mine collapses resulting in significant casualties, primarily due to illegal and artisanal mining practices. The...
Nigeria’s Mining Crisis: Addressing Fatal Collapses and Safety Challenges
In 2024, Nigeria recorded multiple fatal mine collapses due to unsafe artisanal and illegal mining practices. The government aims to...
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 After Five-Year Suspension
Nigeria has resumed mining in Zamfara after a five-year suspension due to security concerns. Improved safety measures and government reforms...
Nigeria Ends Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara Amid Security Improvements
Nigeria has lifted a five-year mining ban in Zamfara State due to improved security. This move aims to tap into...
Nigeria Lifts Mining Ban in Zamfara State Amid Improved Security
Nigeria has lifted a five-year mining ban in Zamfara State following improved security conditions, as confirmed by the Mining Minister....
Nigeria Restarts Mining in Zamfara State Following Improved Security
Nigeria has lifted a five-year mining ban in Zamfara due to better security, aiming to boost its economy by tapping...
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...
