The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has urged a review of the mining consent process within host communities, responding to rising complaints about consent issues in these areas. Led by Chairman Hon. Jonathan Gaza, the committee made this call during a working visit to the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) headquarters in Abuja
Environmental and Economic Resilience Key for Nigeria’s Mining Host Communities
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and Global Rights, an advocacy organisation, have urged the government to enhance legal protections and skills training for Nigeria’s mining host communities. At a two-day workshop held in Karu, Nasarawa State, Abiodun Baiyewu, the Executive Director of Global Rights, highlighted the severe environmental and socio-economic challenges that mining
Bandits Attack Mining Site in Niger State
A devastating attack on a mining site in Niger State’s Shiroro Local Government Area has left at least 12 people dead and many more feared deceased. Suspected bandits stormed the site in Unguwar Magero village, opening fire indiscriminately and kidnapping numerous individuals. Eyewitnesses report that the bandits descended upon the miners, opening fire indiscriminately. This
Miners Demand CBN Oversight of MIREMCO Funds
The National co-chair of the federation of Nigerian mining host communities, Abubakar Wushshi has emphasised the need to recognise the integral role played by host communities in Mineral resource extraction and the need for equitable benefit sharing. The federation of Nigerian mining host communities also urged to the National Assembly to include the deduction of
Mining Firm to Boost Nigerian Mining Sector with Technology
Prateek Suri’s Mining Ventures, a prominent mining company, has announced its goal to enhance mining services through the use of technology. According to a statement from the company, mining in Africa is a holistic process that incorporates technology to improve sustainability and efficiency, rather than merely focusing on extraction. “Suri’s vision is to revolutionise traditional