Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development plans a forensic audit of the mining sector for transparency and investment.

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, plans a forensic audit of the mining sector to enhance transparency and attract investment. Collaborating with the Ministry of Science and Technology on satellite imaging, the audit aims to bolster the industry's regulatory framework. Alake also plans to create an Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Fund for addressing abandoned mining pits, which poses safety risks and environmental hazards.

August 15, 2024
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