NSCDC says illegal mining going on in Borno despite ban
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said it is on the trail of illegal miners in Borno who have been defying […]
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Minister directs new marshals to smoke out illegal miners
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has directed mining new marshals drawn from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […]
41 arraigned over alleged illegal mining in Ibadan
The Police on Thursday arraigned 41 persons at a Federal High Court in Ibadan over alleged illegal mining. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Illegal mining: EFCC arrests 41 suspects, impounds 12 trucks
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks allegedly containing different types of solid minerals without license. […]
Gov. Mohammed commends Alake for efforts being made to develop solid minerals in North East
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has commended the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake for efforts being made to […]
NSCDC arrests 11 suspected illegal miners, impounds 3 trucks in Akwa-Ibom
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has arrested 11 suspected illegal miners in the state. The command also said it […]
Ban on illegal mining still in force – Borno Govt
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno Government has reaffirmed its ban on illegal mining and warned defaulters of the dire consequences. The Information and […]
Powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining funding banditry, terrorism — Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake has alleged that powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining were the ones sponsoring banditry and terrorism […]
Alake revokes 1,633 mining titles, warns illegal miners
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Tuesday announced revocation of 1,633 mining titles for defaulting on payment of annual service […]
Zamfara bans illegal mining as governor Lawal orders security agents to shoot violators at sight
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has issued a ban on illegal mining in the state on Saturday. He also ordered security agents to shoot […]
EFCC, customs partner to fight illegal mining in southwest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have pledged to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in Ekiti, […]
Illegal mining: NSCDC arrests 12 suspects, impounds trucks in Edo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspects for conveying solid minerals from Kaduna State and Plateau to Port Harcourt in Rivers without relevant […]
EFCC arrests 13 Chinese nationals over illegal mining in Kwara
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command has arrested 13 Chinese nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal […]
EFCC identifies illegal mining as threat to nation’s economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified illegal mining and other criminal activities as major threats to the nation’s economy. EFCC Acting Executive […]
Akpet: Cross River community where children shun education for illegal mining By CHRISTIAN NJOKU
Akpet is a community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River it is blessed with commercial deposit of minerals such as limestone, lithium ore, […]
Kwara Govt. commends EFCC’s fight against illegal mining
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has commended the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against […]
EFCC nabs Chinese national for illegal mining in Ilorin
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, […]
Illegal Mining: EFCC partners NSCDC on non-payment of royalties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the commission is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in […]