{
  "id": 11519023,
  "title": "NSCDC Mining Marshals explain how Nigeria can end illegal mining, boost economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/nscdc-mining-marshals-explain-how-nigeria-can-end-illegal-mining",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T19:55:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/nscdc-mining-marshals-explain-how-nigeria-can-end-illegal-mining-boost-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps' Mining Marshals have outlined a plan to combat illegal mining in Nigeria, stating that resource nationalism is crucial for the country's economic sovereignty and to reduce dependence on oil revenues. Assistant Commandant Attah John Onoja, the Mining Marshals commander, highlighted that Nigeria's vast mineral wealth, including over 44 commercially viable minerals, has been hindered by inadequate regulation, illegal mining, and an overreliance on crude oil. He emphasized that despite the nation's abundant mineral resources, the sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been minimal. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, praised Onoja's dedication, professionalism, and patriotism, describing him as a symbol of committed public service in Nigeria's extractive sector.",
  "summary": "The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have provided a detailed explanation of how illegal mining can be tackled in Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant Attah John Onoja, said there should be resource nationalism in the country’s mining sector. He argued that […] NSCDC Mining Marshals explain how Nigeria…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}