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Illegal Mining: NFSS vows to protect Kano's forests, mineral resources
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (316+ words) The Kano State command of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has pledged to intensify efforts to protect the state's forests, mineral resources, and natural assets. State commander Abdullahi Al'ameen made the pledge on Friday during a strategic visit to…...
Over 100 Ogun students, teachers hospitalised after exposure to suspected toxic chemical
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (460+ words) No fewer than 100 students and teachers were hospitalised on Friday after exposure to a suspected chemical in some schools in Ijebu-Ode." The schools reportedly affected include Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende and Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage,…...
Nigeria, other countries running out of sand, gravel, UN warns
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (550+ words) The UN says humanity is extracting sand and gravel faster than nature can replinish it, wsrning that sand is not an endless resource. This warning was stated in a new UN Environment Programme report, "Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource…...
Youths vandalise police post as Okada rider dies during encounter with officers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) Two officers of the Oyo State police command have been arrested after a 35-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Sanni Salisu, died during an encounter with them in the Moniya area of Ibadan, triggering angry youths to attack Kara Police Outpost." In a…...
Seven suspected illegal miners nabbed for vandalising" govt" property"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) The Police Command in Niger State has arrested seven suspects for illegal mining and vandalisation of government property in the Gurara Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP…...
Alleged Illegal Mining: Court adjourns case against eight Chinese nationals, others until April 21
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (463+ words) The Federal High Court, Abuja Division on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining until April 21. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter following an oral application for adjournment by the…...
Africa sits on $29. 5 trillion in minerals yet imports steel, fertiliser, aluminium
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (806+ words) Africa holds some of the world's most valuable mineral resources, with deposits estimated at $29. 5 trillion, roughly 20 per cent of global mine-site value. Yet despite this vast endowment, the continent continues to import many of the industrial goods its minerals are…...