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Nigeria bans sand mining on River Niger to protect bridges

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced ban on mining of sand, 10-kilometre radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger...

Kano moves to curb illegal sand excavation near water sources

Kano State Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal silica sand excavation activities near water sources in a bid to safeguard the state’s potable...

WANEP seeks synergy among stakeholders to curb exploitative Lagos sand mining

The West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) has called for collaborative efforts from sand miners, government and residents of coastal communities to put an...

Group decries Lagos sand mining, dredging

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has expressed concern over the increasing menace of sand mining and dredging in parts of Lagos State, describing it...

Radio Report: Implications of sand mining in Lagos

The building industry is one sector that has created huge opportunities for both the skilled and unskilled in Lagos to earn a living. But this,...

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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...
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Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

When mining kills women: A year after Bilalikoto mine collapse

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) commemorated Silent 15 of Bilalikoto – Year One, honouring the over 48...

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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed...
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