mining ban

FG Lifts Five Year Mining Ban in Zamfara

Dec 22, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more

Taskforce Chief Burns Down Illegal Mining Camp In Taraba

Jul 21, 2024. by Praise Ben

Environmental taskforce in Taraba State, led by retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, destroys an illegal mining camp and arrests three miners following a statewide ban on mining. EKO HOT BLOG reports that retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, Chairman of the Special Taskforce Committee on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation, has taken drastic measures … Read more