Miners protest proposed ban on mining activities
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has protested against the ban on mining activities proposed by the National Security Council as a way to check insecurity in the country, according…
River Niger Bridge at Onitsha Under Threat by Sand Miners?
A recent video seen on Youtube about sand mining activities at the Asaba end of River Niger Bridge Onitsha suggests that the bridge piles may be threatened if their foundations…
The Abeokuta Sand Market
The scenic beauty of Abeokuta is complimented by a rugged sand market which is being enlarged by spillover demand from the Lagos market. The major source of the sand is…