Tag: miners
Hold license holders accountable for mining incidents — Geosciences society
Abuja, March 17, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) says license holders should be held accountable for incidents at their mining...
NEPC urges miners to shift from raw exports to value-added gems
Kano, Feb. 24, 2026 (NAN)The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has launched a pivotal workshop aimed at enhancing the export competitiveness of Nigeria’s gemstone...
Niger: Police confirm artisan miners alleged attack on Wushishi Estate
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the attack on MI Wushishi Estate, Minna by persons suspected to be illegal artisan miners operating near...
NSCDC arrests 15 suspected illegal miners in Plateau
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 15 suspected illegal miners including minors.
ASC Ruth Rimvyok, the Public...
CDS, IGP deny aiding, abetting activities of illegal miners
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, have denied suggestions that their personnel...
Why 397 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated – CSO
A civil society group, Action for Economic Development (AED), has called for thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners recently arrested by the military,...
NSCDC arrests 4 illegal miners in Anambra
The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested four suspects involved in illegal mining activities in the state.
NSCDC...
Reps call for rescue of trapped miners in Niger
The House of Representatives has called for urgent rescue of miners trapped in the deep mining pit at Galadiman Kogo mining site in Shiroro...
Senate wants investigation into death of 30 miners in Niger
The Senate has mandated the Committee on Solid Minerals to investigate the cause of a rockslide in Farin Doki community, Shiroro Local Government of...
Police arrests Chinese illegal miners in Zamfara
The Police in Zamfara on Monday said they have arrested two Chinese nationals for alleged illegal mining at Kwali village in Bukkuyum Local Government...
