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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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New report lists Indigenous Women’s response to climate, human rights crisis

As the world searches for answers to the climate crisis and the global backsliding of human rights, Indigenous Women...
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World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday, June 20, 2025, reiterated its commitment toward protecting and assisting all the...

Taraba champions subnational leadership at Bonn Climate Conference

At the ongoing 62nd Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn, Germany, Aishat A. Barde, Commissioner of...

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New report lists Indigenous Women’s response to climate, human rights crisis

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World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

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