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FG shuts Plateau mining site after 37 villagers die

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State following the death of at least 37 villagers from suspected toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining activities. The incident occurred in Zurak community, located in Wase Local Government Area. Residents were reportedly working inside an abandoned mining pit when they […]

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19th February 2026
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FG terminates Benin–Warri road contract over abandonment

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FG bans mining activities near bridges nationwide

The Federal Government has announced a ban on all forms of mining activities within a 10-kilometre radius of bridges across the country, as part of measures to protect critical infrastructure and enhance public safety. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Enugu at the weekend, following an inspection […]

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18th January 2026
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Involve host communities into mining to curb northern violence — Group

The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria programme has called for the urgent integration of host communities into the formal mining value chain as a critical strategy to end the escalating cycle of violence in the North-Central and North-West regions. This call is contained in a statement issued by SPRiNG and made available to The […]

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24th December 2025
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Nasarawa assembly urges mining firms to obey environmental laws

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Housing, Environment and Natural Resources has strongly urged mining companies operating within the state to adhere strictly to existing environmental laws. This directive was issued with the express goal of making the environment safer and healthier for the state’s citizens. The committee’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Omadefu, made […]

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16th October 2025
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US to finance mining projects in Nigeria - Dele Alake

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Dele Alake orders sealing of illegal gold mining site in FCT

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of an illegal gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement by the Ministry, the minister directed the mining marshals to seal off the site to mitigate potential environmental hazards. The statement noted that the action […]

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28th August 2025
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US to finance mining projects in Nigeria – Dele Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has revealed that the US government and the federal government of Nigeria are in advance talks about financing mining companies and infrastructure in Nigeria. He said this during a meeting with the US Assistant Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, Geoffrey Pratt, on the sidelines of the Mines & Money conference […]

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30th November 2023
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FG revokes 1,633 mining licences

Juliet Buna At least 1,633 mineral titles previously given to non-complying mining companies have been revoked by the federal government. According to The PUNCH, the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the licenses of these mineral title holders were revoked due to […]

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21st November 2023
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Oil firms acquire 26 oil mining licences in 10-year – NCDMB

Nigerian oil companies have obtained approximately 26 oil mining licenses in the Niger Delta basin over the past decade. According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Simbi Wabote. He stated this during the 2023 Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff […]

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12th October 2023
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FG shuts Plateau mining site after 37 villagers die

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