52 h. ago China Prepares To Partner Nigeria To Expand Music Market, Tourism Infrastructure

China is preparing to join forces with Nigeria to boost the country’s music industry, tourism, and creative sectors. During a meeting with Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, on Tuesday, He Yu Dunhai, the Chinese ambassador, expressed China’s interest in increasing the presence of Nigerian music in the Chinese market. He […] The post China Prepares To Partner Nigeria To Expand Music Market, Tourism Infrastructure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Navy Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes 6 Boats In February 

The Nigerian Navy said its troops deployed for Operation DELTA SANITY II deactivated over 11 illegal refining sites and seized six boats laden with products in February 2025. The troops arrested two suspected vandals and recovered illegally refined products within the month. A statement by the naval spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyo Adams-Aliu, said these successes contributed […]

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3 d. ago EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspected individuals, including four Chinese nationals were arrested on March 8, 2025, in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence. In a statement […] The post EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. The arrest was made possible by credible intelligence linking Jiasheng Nigeria Limited to illegal mining activities in the state. Four Chinese nationals, Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong, were among those […] The post EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Jos, Recovers Sophisticated Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested fourteen suspects in connection with internet fraud activities. They were said to have been arrested in K-Vom and Rayfield areas, Jos, Plateau State over the weekend, following credible intelligence. This was contained in a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday. READ MORE: “Corrupt Foreigners […] The post EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Jos, Recovers Sophisticated Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Military destroys 31 illegal refineries, arrests 29 suspects

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 31 illegal refineries, the arrest of 29 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. Additionally, the Army reported the demobilisation of 26 boats used for illegal activities during operations conducted between February Read More

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4 d. ago Soldiers arrest 29 suspected oil thieves, destroy illegal refineries in N’Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 31 illegal refineries, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and recovered 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The Army also decommissioned 26 boats used for illicit activities between February 3rd and 9th, according to a statement issued Read More

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6 d. ago Group urges artisanal miners to comply with Plateau mining ban

A group, Ziva Community Initiative (ZCI), has called on Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMs) in Plateau to adhere to the read more Group urges artisanal miners to comply with Plateau mining ban

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7 d. ago NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining, seeks stronger security measures

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has revealed a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country. NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, made this statement during his first-quarter meeting with senior officers of the corps at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. Audi explained that investigations showed illegal miners collaborating with suspected Read More

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1 week ago Oyo NSCDC arrests 16 suspects for illegal mining, paint production

Tribune Online Oyo NSCDC arrests 16 suspects for illegal mining, paint production The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 16 suspects allegedly involved in crimes related to the illegal production of paints and the unlawful mining of tourmaline. The Nigerian Tribune gathered that five of the suspects were apprehended on February 26 at the Academy area of Iwo Road, […] Oyo NSCDC arrests 16 suspects for illegal mining, paint production Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations against illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta. read more Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army has launched a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, demolishing 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, as disclosed on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took place between February 17 and 23, covered Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States. According to the statement of Danjuma Jonah, […] The post Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi Calls For Reopening Of Onitsha Markets Closed Over Illicit Drugs

The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of non-drug markets that were closed down following the closure of the Head Bridge Drug Market in Onitsha. The drug market was closed by regulatory and security authorities last week because of suspected illegal drug trading in an area referred to […]

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