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The federal government on Thursday rejected a bill that proposed the creation of a special security agency solely dedicated to protecting mining sites across Nigeria. This...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The Spokesperson...
The Niger State Government has established a task force on illegal mining activities in the state. The Acting Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba, who...
Environmental taskforce in Taraba State, led by retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, destroys an illegal mining camp and arrests three miners following a statewide ban on...
Nigerian govt plans mining license fee review Aims to raise revenue, restructure mining sector Stakeholders consulted on proposed fee increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the...
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the suspension of all mining operations in the state pending the compilation...
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. In...
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has revealed that some powerful individuals are the ones sponsoring banditry and kidnappings...
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, met with the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. This...
Eko Hot Blog reports that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, ordered a ban on illegal mining activities and directed law enforcement officials to take stringent...