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Rights violations, environmental degradation: Report exposes Chinese, Indian mining practices in Nigeria

A new report by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has exposed the human rights violations and environmental degradation of host communities by Chinese and indigenous mining companies in Nigeria. The...

Nasarawa Assembly pledges to strengthen mining laws

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has reiterated its commitment to developing robust mining laws that will foster a safe and hazard-free environment in...

Govt lifts five-year ban on exploration activities in Zamfara

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara, after five years of its suspension. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr...

Taraba-Adamawa border town mining incident, one mishap too many – RDI

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Taraba and Adamawa State Governments to investigate a mining pit incident at an illegal mining...

RDI, others petition Nasarawa over devastation in mining communities

Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and its partners have petitioned the Nasarawa State Government to wade into the devastation of artisanal mining and the recalcitrance...

How state governments interference is affecting mining operations

When President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he promised to prioritise economic diversification. The target is to grow the economy of Nigeria...

Cross River’s decision to halt unregulated mining lauded

The decision of the Cross River State Government to halt mining activities has been hailed by various civil society groups, following the unwholesome practices...

2024WED: A long road ahead towards a mercury-free environment

As the Philippines celebrates World Environment Day, environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, draws attention to hard-hitting truths on the continued exposure of the Filipino...

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TotalEnergies pushes for energy sustainability, Dangote Refinery receives CNG trucks for fuel distribution

TotalEnergies has said Nigeria’s present and future energy sustainability does not rest on just hydrocarbon but also human resources...
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Lagos implicated amid concerns over contaminated boreholes

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has noted with concern the recent remarks made by Mahmood Adegbite, Permanent Secretary,...

Edo, Bayelsa, Delta drive power sector reforms, strengthen LG autonomy

Three South-South states - Edo, Bayelsa, and Delta - say they are taking bold steps to implement Nigeria’s decentralised...

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TotalEnergies pushes for energy sustainability, Dangote Refinery receives CNG trucks for fuel distribution

TotalEnergies has said Nigeria’s present and future energy sustainability...

Lagos implicated amid concerns over contaminated boreholes

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has noted with...
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