Gold

By Lami Sadiq Nigeria loses over $9 billion annually to illegal mining, with a substantial portion tied to the gold sector. This investigation reveals how a significant share of gold extracted from the northwest is funnelled into terrorism…
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Fourteen-year-old Chioma Kanu of Lagos on Saturday clinched gold medal in the 100m freestyle swimming at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta. Kanu, who was filled with joy, expressed satisfaction with her overall…
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Team Nigeria’s captain, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, on Sunday, clinched a gold medal in the Powerlifting event at the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, shattering two world records. Her impressive weight lift of 167kg capped off Nigeria’s outing…
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Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, lifting an astounding 145kg. This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike. Mark’s…
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development over the first commercial transaction under the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP). The President said this when he received gold bars sourced from…
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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised to establish a gold refinery in Zamfara, toward addressing the state’s numerous challenges. Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, said this…
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“Honestly, I believe in my abilities but I was not expecting a world record at these championships,” Amusan said after her final victory. “The goal is always just to execute well and get the win. So the world record is a bonus. I knew I had…
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The Federal Government says it will complete Kano State Gold Souk before the end of 2022. Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, disclosed this in a statement issued by Mrs Etore Thomas, Director, Press and…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined Nigerians to welcome 2022 with hope, envision a year of continued progress against nation’s combined challenges arising from security and socio-economic issues. The president stated this in his…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have intercepted gold worth about N211 million being illegally transported through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State. EFCC Acting Head, Media and Publicity,…
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