Illegal mining: Bill to establish Nigeria Mines Rangers Service passes second reading

Senate moves to raise Police Trust Fund allocation to 1% of federation revenue

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) to its second reading. This proposed legislation, aimed at combating illegal mining and artisanal operations, was read for the second time on Thursday, following majority support from the Senators. The

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