AGS NEWS – The police brought charges against 41 individuals on Thursday for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The defendants faced a two-count charge of conspiracy and illegal mining. According to the prosecution counsel, Mr. Michael Ojeah, the … Continue reading 41 individuals arrested for alleged illegal mining in Oyo
AGS NEWS – Operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended two Chinese nationals, Yang Chao, aged 39, and Xiao Jiang, aged 38, along with Chidi Joseph Osuji, aged 48, suspected of … Continue reading EFCC arrest two Chinese nationals for suspected illegal mining in Ilorin
In an effort to address the perils associated with illegal mining activities in Southern Kaduna, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development conducted a comprehensive awareness campaign on Saturday. The Town Hall Meeting, organized by the North-West office of the … Continue reading FG issues warning to Kaduna communities on illegal mining
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has issued an executive order suspending all mining operations in the state. The decision aims to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable development. Kefas expressed concern over the negative impacts of mining activities, including deforestation, … Continue reading Taraba governor suspends all mining activities in the state
The Ghanaian Forestry Commission has raised concerns about the destruction of forests in the West African country due to illegal mining activities. At a news conference held in Accra on Tuesday, the commission’s head, John Allotey, stated that seven out … Continue reading Ghana’s forests at risk from rampant illegal mining – Forestry agency
The Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) organization has expressed their disappointment with the low level of women’s participation in the mining sector, which they believe is mainly due to gender inequality and discrimination. This has resulted in many women … Continue reading WIMIN expresses concern over women’s low participation in Nigeria’s mining sector
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