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NASRDA, EFCC partner to deploy satellite technology in fighting crime, illegal mining

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other...

Environmental protection: Communities in Ghana can resist illegal mining without losing their livelihoods

Awakwai is a farmer in the Sika Nti community at Asankragua in Ghana’s Western Region. When he migrated to the community to work on...

N2.5bn satellite gadget not enough to combat illegal mining – CSOs

Some civil society organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, said that tackling the menace of illegal mining required strong political will to hold...

Govt approves N2.5bn satellite gadget to combat illegal mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, March 3, 2025, approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion...

CSOs allege powerful elites depleting Nigeria’s mineral resources 

Some civil society organisations (CSOs) have alleged that powerful elites are sponsoring illegal mining to strip Nigeria of its mineral wealth. The stakeholders, who said...

Reps bemoan rise in illegal mining across the country

The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the rise in illegal mining in the country, saying host communities now live in agonising condition. The...

Govt oversight functions absent in Nasarawa mining community, group alleges

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Federal and Nasarawa State Governments to carry out proper oversight functions to stop illegal miners...

Plateau urged to address illegal mining affecting Jos Wildlife Park communities

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Plateau State Government to stop illegal mining activities in the Jos Wildlife Park and surrounding...

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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued depletion of Nigeria's forests as the world commemorates the International...
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Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the...

Govt working to improve security in all parts of Nigeria – Information minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the Federal...

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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued...

Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices...