Why traditional rulers and local governments are the missing link in Nigeria’s mining formalization and artisanal mining policy.
Before Licenses and Regulations: The Cultural Roots of Informal Mining in Nigeria
A deep exploration of the cultural, historical, and indigenous roots of informal mining in Nigeria before modern regulations emerged.
The Nigerian Media and the Dangerous Simplification of “Illegal Mining”
How the Nigerian media oversimplifies “illegal mining” and why deeper reporting is critical to mining formalization and sector reform.
Informal Mining in Nigeria: The Great Misunderstood Reality of a Nation’s Hidden Economy
Why Nigeria’s war against “illegal mining” keeps failing, and how a development-driven formalization strategy can transform the sector.