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FG unveils mercury-free gold mining project

Nigeria launches GEF GOLD+ project to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining, promoting safer practices and economic growth across four pilot states.

NYSC Members Shun Camps Over Kidnapping Fears

Growing insecurity forces Nigerian graduates to skip NYSC orientation camps. Corps members speak out about kidnapping risks and question program relevance. Military rescues 74 members in Borno.

CIO Club Africa Awards Honor Tech Pioneers

CIO and C-Suite Club Africa recognized technology leaders shaping Africa's digital transformation. Discover the award winners and key insights from the Lagos event.

4th All Africa Deaf Arts Festival Set for Oyo

The Seams Deaf Pro Foundation hosts the 4th All Africa Deaf Arts Festival in Oyo State, Dec 1-6. Empowering Deaf youth through arts training and performances for a more inclusive creative economy.

Chinese mining CEO arrested in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.

Two Ogun factories sealed for safety violations

Federal Government seals True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogun State over severe occupational safety breaches. Minister warns employers endangering workers' lives.

DJ Chicken Faces Prosecution for Road Accidents

Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.

Mining Sector Can Boost Nigeria's Economy - Malami

ORDF Chairman Uba Saidu Malami says Nigeria's mining sector holds immense economic potential if funding and data transparency gaps are addressed. Workshop scheduled for December 9 in Abuja.

SAFE AI Launch Sets New User Safety Standards

Dr. Gbemisola Adetayo's SAFE AI initiative launches groundbreaking user safety framework and manual to address cognitive over-reliance and emotional attachment to AI tools.

BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid

Australian mining giant BHP has abandoned its takeover bid for British rival Anglo American, reshaping the global copper mining landscape. Discover the implications for Nigeria's mining sector.

Alim Abubakre Appointed to BCA Board, Strengthens UK-Africa

Dr Alim Abubakre's appointment to the Business Council for Africa board marks a strategic move to enhance UK-Africa business relations, governance, and leadership development. Discover how this shapes continental prosperity.

Sudan's Resource War Fuels Brutal Civil Conflict

The scramble for Sudan's gold, farmland, and coastline by foreign powers is fueling a brutal civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Discover the hidden economic drivers behind the crisis.

Nasarawa launches $400m rare earth metals plant

Nasarawa State inaugurates a $400 million rare earth and critical metals processing plant in Uke, set to create over 10,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a key player in the global tech and energy sectors.

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