Mining

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state. The Executive Order was signed on Thursday at the Council Chambers, Government…
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The (ACReSAL) has restated its determination to continue sensitizing the people on the dangers associated with sand mining. SOLACEBASE reports that the Project Coordinator Kano-ACReSAL Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim expressed the commitment…
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The Kebbi Government on Friday announced a suspension of mining activities across the state as a measure to curb security challenges bedeviling the state. Briefing newsmen in his office in Birnin Kebbi, the Secretary to State Government…
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The minister also told newsmen that more than N800 million was approved for the procurement of 32 operational vehicles for the NDLEA. “The Council approved that the NDLEA buys 32 operational vehicles to enhance its operations. “I am sure…
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No fewer than 70,000 youths are expected to be gainfully employed by both the Federal Government and the Zamfara Government in mining activities in the state. The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, made this known in Maradun, Zamfara,…
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The National President of Miners Association of Nigeria, Kabir Kankara, has advised miners operating in Zamfara to exercise more patience over the suspension of mining activities in the state. Kankara gave the advice in an interview…
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By Yakubu Lawal The Federal Government has suspended mining in Zamfara state following series of attacks by suspected bandits. The government also ordered foreign miners to immediately leave mining sites in Zamfara States and…
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Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State says the key to the state’s growth is focus on Agricultural development. The Governor disclosed this during the plenary session on the mandate of governance at various level on the improvement of…
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