HOMEF Links Deaths of 37 Young Miners to Nigeria’s Extractive Economy, Demands Independent Probe

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 young miners in Niger State, warning that the incident highlights the human and environmental consequences of Nigeria’s reliance on mineral extraction. The environmental advocacy organisation said the deaths, involving young people reportedly aged between 14 and 20,…

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Flood: 8,000 communities, 4,500 schools at risk – FG

More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency. The agency warned that rising river levels could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities, exposing schools, healthcare facilities, markets, religious buildings and…

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‎NSCDC Arrests, Detains 24 Personnel in Conn election with Death of 37 Alleged Miners in Custody

‎As Nigeria mourns the unfortunate death of 33 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi has given assurance that due process, transparency and accountability will be strictly followed in the investigation of 24 personnel of the Corps currently held in custody of…

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Debt Servicing Threatens Nigeria’s Climate Response, Deepens Burden on Women, Children — ActionAid

Nigeria’s escalating debt burden is threatening to cripple the country’s capacity to finance climate adaptation and essential public services, with women, girls and children facing the harshest consequences of the widening fiscal and environmental crisis, ActionAid Nigeria has warned. The organisation said the projected use of more than half of Nigeria’s government revenue for debt…

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