Illicit mining drains Nigeria’s mineral wealth, NEITI warns

NEITI warns that illicit mining in Nigeria, fueled by weak regulation and criminal activity, is draining the nation’s mineral wealth and undermining the ec

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May 15, 2026 · 00:15 · 5 min read

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NEITI warns that illicit mining in Nigeria, fueled by weak regulation and criminal activity, is draining the nation’s mineral wealth and undermining the ec

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Illicit mining drains Nigeria’s mineral wealth, NEITI warns