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The Minister of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced that the Federal Government has apprehended no fewer than 300 illegal miners nationwide...
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has voiced serious concerns regarding the illegal exportation of gold from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stated that some traditional rulers are guilty of conniving with illegal miners. The anti-graft agency fumed that the...
Personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have arrested and detained seven individuals on charges related to illegal mining, theft,...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said two Chinese nationals have been charged to court for illegal mining of gold in Ondo State. The Minister of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed security agencies to enhance their efforts in combating illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Tinubu issued this...
A lawmaker representing Boki 1 State Constituency of Cross River State, Bette Obi, has alleged that Fulanis are engaging in illegal gold mining in the state....
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has stated that illegal mining in the northern part of Nigeria is denying the country $9bn annually....
The Federal Government has apprehended three suspects and sealed an illegal mining site in Gaube, Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This action...
A total of forty-one individuals were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Thursday (today) for allegedly engaging in...
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded more victories in the fight against illegal mining in the state. The...
Nigeria has reportedly suffered a significant loss of 91 per cent of its mining sector revenue due to the activities of illegal miners. The Speaker of...
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has said powerful Nigerians are responsible for illegal mining and banditry in the country. Alake stated this on Monday...
The Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. Naija News reports that in a statement...
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has directed security operatives to shoot illegal miners and bandits on sight perpetrating crimes in the state. In a statement...
Governor Peter Mbah-led government of Enugu State has banned all illegal mining activities in the state. A statement signed and issued on Thursday night by the...
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has distanced himself from any illegal mining activities going in the state. In a statement issued by his Media...
The Zamfara State Government has denied reports that the state tried to subvert President Muhammadu Buhari’s order on the no-flying zone. Some presidential officials who spoke...