The federal government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara state. In 2019, the federal government banned mining activities in Zamfara and ordered foreigners within mining sites in the state to vacate the area immediately. The government also launched a special operation to stop bandits in the state. Speaking during a press briefing, Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, cited “significant improvements in the security situation across the state” as a reason for lifting the ban. READ ALSO: ‘Come And Buy,’ Marketers Say Petrol Now At N935/Litre…
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