The final forfeiture of N2, 739,836,331.31 (two billion, seven hundred and thirty-nine million, eight hundred and thirty-six thousand, three hundred and thirty-one naira, and thirty-one kobo)—the proceeds of illicit solid mineral mining in Endo Community, Nasarawa State—was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The Economic
Taraba Taskforce Seeks Youth Involvement to Curb Unlawful Mining
Brig Gen Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa (retd), the Executive Chairman of the Taraba State Internal Revenue Service, has asked young people to uphold the law and work with the government to protect the environment from unlawful mining operations. This was said on Wednesday at an engagement meeting with the task force team of the Jalingo local
Kwara’s War on Illegal Mining: An Examination of Income Diversion
Nigeria has always struggled with illegal mining, but a recent investigation in Kwara State is revealing that unlicensed intermediaries are exploiting the state’s natural wealth. The Kwara State government opened an investigation into the actions of people posing as state officers and collecting money at mining sites without giving it to the government after reading
Zamfara Police Arrest Six Foreign Nationals for Illegal Mining Operations
Six foreign nationals from Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic have been detained by the Zamfara State Police Command in relation to illicit mining and banditry in the region. This was revealed in Gusau on Wednesday by Mohammed Dalijan, the state commissioner of police, during the suspects’ parade at the Command Headquarters. He stated that
The Dark Side of Nigeria’s Artisanal Gold Mining: Migration and Exploitation
An Investigative report by Humangle reveals a very disturbing and unfortunate trend of Young men in North Western Nigeria moving to Niger to take jobs as artisanal miners. The tragic reality of migrating to Mali in quest of money for Artisanal Gold mining is illuminated by the tale of Bashir Suleiman. His experiences reveal structural shortcomings
Kogi Government Orders Suspension of Mining Activities
The Kogi State Government has suspended all mining activities in the state due to the influx of bandits and miscreants involved in several mining-related operations. According to the Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu, the decision to suspend mining activities followed the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Kogi State Governor,
Restoration of Environmental Effects in Mining Regions
Given the challenges the industry faces in addressing the environmental effects of mining operations, environmental rehabilitation is a critical component of sustainable mining practices in Nigeria. Restoring ecosystems and guaranteeing the long-term sustainability of mined areas require effective restoration techniques. Significant environmental damage, such as soil erosion, deforestation, and water contamination, is frequently caused by
Plateau State Government Warns Traditional Rulers
At the opening of a two-day consultative forum with critical stakeholders on emerging reforms in the Nigerian mining sector, the paramount ruler known as the Gbong Gwom Jos, Dah Jacob Gyang Buba, gave some warning on the illegal activities going on in the Plateau mining sector. Traditional rulers are charged with protecting the land, however
EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Illegal Miners in Akwa Ibom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Uyo Zonal Command has arrested five Chinese nationals for suspected illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement released by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made by the commission’s Special Task Force following intelligence reports. The suspects were apprehended at the mining site
Ondo Commends Army’s Swift Interception of Illegal Miners
The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in Ondo State, Rasak Obe, has lauded the troops of the Nigerian Army for their prompt and decisive response against illegal miners in the state. While parading the suspects in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the commissioner called for the support of all stakeholders, stressing that the menace