The mining sector is increasingly becoming a central pillar of growth, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil. From gold and lithium deposits in the North to coal and limestone in the South, the country is richly endowed with mineral resources. Yet, this vast potential presents a significant challenge: how to extract
Host Communities Decry Health and Environmental Threats from Unregulated Mining Activities
Residents in mining communities across Nigeria have raised alarm over the health and environmental risks posed by unregulated mining Activities. The activities, particularly from stone quarrying, have disrupted lives, degraded the environment, and exposed locals to significant health hazards. In Mpape, a peri-urban settlement on the outskirts of Abuja, residents like Gabriel Oko endure incessant