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Beyond the 37: The big money behind Nigeria’s illegal mining

Miners on the field. Photo by Malama Mushitu @ Pexels
Miners on the field. Photo by Malama Mushitu @ Pexels

Vincent Nwanma

Vincent Nwanma is a seasoned analyst, columnist, and reporter with over 30 years of experience in business and economics journalism across Nigeria and Africa.
  • Probe into 37 deaths widens scrutiny of illegal mining networks
  • Reform drive faces test over who finances and profits

 

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody have exposed a harder question for Nigeria: who profits from the business beyond the pits?

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