- The federal government of Nigeria and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime jointly organized the National Drug Use Summit.
- Joint efforts between the Nigerian government and UNODC are underway to combat organized crime and illegal mining in Nigeria.
Efforts are underway to protect Nigeria's mineral resources from illegal exploitation.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Efforts are underway to protect Nigeria's mineral resources from illegal exploitation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An anti-illegal bunkering operation was conducted in Okarki Forest, Rivers State, leading to the discovery of illegal oil refining activities involving stolen crude oil.Sub-event
Focus on protecting Nigeria's mineral resources from illegal exploitation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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- In 1995, Henry Dele Alake served as Minister of Solid Minerals Development, aiming to reduce Nigeria's dependence on raw mineral exports.
- The Nigerian Army is actively engaged in the Niger Delta to curb oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
- The Nigerian government, through its geological survey agency, is actively supporting the push for mining sector reform and attracting investment in minerals.