The Women Miners in Nigeria (WMIN) have urged the federal government to enforce strict compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) law, calling it a necessary measure to curb environmental degradation caused by mining activities. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), National President of the association, Mrs Janet
Women Miners Speak on Overcoming Mining Challenges in Nigeria
Africa holds vast deposits of precious minerals, yet the continent struggles to fully benefit from its mineral wealth due to significant challenges. These issues were highlighted during the 3rd Annual Gold and Gemstone Conference, held from 26-28 September 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was organised by Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN), a non-governmental
WIMIN Decry Sexual Harassment of Female Miners in Nasarawa
The Women In Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN) have expressed concerns over sexual harassment and violations suffered by female miners in various mining sites in Nasarawa state. WIMIN stated this at the opening of a 3-day training for service providers on Sexual Gender-Based Violence, in Lafia, the state’s capital on Monday. The body in conjunction with