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Illegal mining, an economic and environmental offence, has assumed a more troubling dimension in Nigeria, with security agencies, regulators and community leaders increasingly warning that the illicit exploitation of the country’s mineral resources is becoming a national security concern.
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Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed in its latest data, released at the weekend.
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