Govt Bans Mining, Blasting At Cultural Sites (opens original article in a new tab)

The government has prohibited mining and blasting at cultural heritage sites, with officials urging communities to report violations and warning against foreign exploitation of these sites.

• The government banned mining and blasting at cultural heritage sites.
• Permanent Secretary Raphael Faranisi urged communities to report violations and warned against foreign actors targeting heritage sites.
• Faranisi emphasized that such activities are not tolerated in foreign countries and highlighted the importance of protecting national identity sites.