The key to realising the mining sector’s potential in Nigeria is the development of human capital. The nation is trying to diversify its economy, and mining has emerged as a key area of expansion. The shortage of competent labour required to support contemporary, effective mining operations, however, is a significant obstacle. Over 80% of the
The Struggle for Accurate Mining Data in Nigeria
For Nigeria’s mining industry to be managed and developed effectively, accurate and trustworthy data collecting is essential. But collecting data in the mining sector has always been difficult, especially since artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), many of whom work informally, perform a large share of mining operations. It is challenging to precisely track production output,