Illegal Mining
9 Apr
One of the ills plaguing the Nigerian State is the pervasive insecurity. The security challenge is taking tolls on virtually all sectors of the economy and therefore, taking a shine off any achievement of the government. One major sector bedeviled by this insecurity is the mining industry.
4 Apr
The Police Command in Borno, says it has arrested four suspects for alleged illegal mining in the state.
30 Mar
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it is on the trail of illegal miners in Borno who have been defying the ban on mining activities in the state.
22 Mar
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed readiness to tackle illegal mining in Nigeria.
21 Mar
Two persons have been reportedly dead, while three are in hospital following alleged illegal mining activities in Obanliku Local Council of Cross River State.
14 Mar
The Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC) has decried illegal activities around the Lamingo water dam site, one of its raw sources.
8 Mar
Forty-one men were, on Thursday, arraigned at a Federal High Court in Ibadan on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal mining.
6 Mar
The Federal Government intensified its campaign against illegal mining in an effort to ensure that the solid mineral sector contributes significantly to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
6 Mar
Mining communities in Enugu State have expressed concerns over the frequent violation of environmental safety and total disregard for their health by coal miners operating in their areas.
23 Feb
The Assistant Conservator General (ACG) of the National Park Service of Nigeria, Ahmed Abdullahi, has said that mining activities have become a big disaster and a security threat to communities in Nigeria.
21 Feb
Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 10 suspects for offences bordering on illegal mining and criminal conspiracy at different locations in the state.
7 Feb
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks allegedly containing different types of solid minerals without license. The EFCC Zonal Commander, Mr Michael Nzekwe, said this on Tuesday in Ilorin. According to him, the offence is punishable with life imprisonment under Section 1(8) (b) of the Miscellaneous Offences…
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