Blue3k:


Artisanal miners aren't criminals by default. They're small scale miners which comprises most mining in Nigeria. Illegal miners are criminals because they mine without a license. Gossip and rumors are for the birds lets stick to facts that can be verified. Illegal mining hasnt been taken seriously hence why the government should do more to crack down on them like they do the oil bunkers. Get a license or go to jail plain and simple.

nsiba:
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So can't there be "Artisanal Oil miners" too?
What is all this coloration of names?

Blue3k:


Well that includes the SS governors. I cant wait to see their suit. All they have to prove is they were denied the licenses to exploit what ever natural resource. Anything else will just be noise.

Rugaria:
If Zamfara "artisanal miners" can be recognized and allowed to operate like legitimate business outfits, "oil bunkerers" in the Niger Delta should also be allowed to operate unhindered. . That means soldiers should stop shooting at local folks that are branded oil thieves for helping themselves with the resources found in their land... Folks from oil producing areas should start oil and gas exploration whenever they want without licenses and sell to NNPC?

Folks, this government is evil! You can see the kind of argeument being churned out to defend evil. Rather than implement the law, Buhari is shifting the goalpost once again! The biggest problem with Buhari is his inherent inability to call a spade a spade, whenever the culprits are from his tribe/zone/party, dude starts to speak in tongues! The man will rather run from pillar to post, Scanvenging for excuses, rather than allow the law take it's full course! Buhari and his likes should never have been anywhere near a presidential house!

nsiba:
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It is no noise, this is why you are seeing all manner of noise coming outta the Federal Government, CBN and the ministry.
They are now panicking Luke rabbits with no clear cut statement

Blue3k:


Ok so they're supposed to stay silent while they're being slandered? Lol I'll maintain my opinion until they win at the supreme court. Right now the FG debunked the resource control argument since the government had to set up a company and get a license and the CBN didnt buy gold. If they have proof they were denied the right ti do the same actions they have a case. Until they submit it they're making noise.

Blue3k:
Lol in essence get off your butt and take initiative. Zamfara got the license and took advantage of the program in mining like other could of done. Has anyone heard of the federal government denying any state license to do the same thing? If the ss governor have an issue the supreme court will always be there to settle it.

amerengues:
Hmmm

This piece lacks coherence and cohesion. As much as attempt is being made to illuminate on the issue, it hasn’t broached the bone of contention.

It doesn’t capture the issue that led to the highbrow raised by Oil producing states. Will the government permit the same for Oil regions in Nigeria?

Blue3k:

Well that includes the SS governors. I cant wait to see their suit. All they have to prove is they were denied the licenses to exploit what ever natural resource. Anything else will just be noise.

amerengues:
Hmmm

This piece lacks coherence and cohesion. As much as attempt is being made to illuminate on the issue, it hasn’t broached the bone of contention.

It doesn’t capture the issue that led to the highbrow raised by Oil producing states. Will the government permit the same for Oil regions in Nigeria?

nsiba:
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Slander! Come do you live in Nigeria? Is it this government, ministries and agencies that tells lies like Satan you say is being slandered.
Do you get to hear any truth from them?
Plz don't use that word to cover for a government that is inefficient in everything, from information dissemination to every other thing

FarahAideed:


The provision of the constitution is cardinal yet Fulani herdsmen don't pay a dime as tax on on the 2 billion dollar cattle trade

Blue3k:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/ministry-of-mines-debunks-claims-over-alleged-sale-of-gold-by-gov-mattawale-to-cbn/

blackpanda:


Read before blabbing
FG is not buying any gold. Zamfara gold is not refined enough to be traded internationally and fg has no such refinery

seguno2:


You don’t get it.
Why should the state apply to the federal government for license to explore and exploit mineral resources in its area?
Do the 36 states apply for license to grow crops and graze animals on the land due to the natural resources for agricultural purposes?
Do you now get it

Section 44(3) states "the entire property in and control of all minerals, mineral oils and natural gas in, under or upon any land in Nigeria or in, under or upon the territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of Nigeria, shall vest in the Government of the Federation and shall be managed in such manner as may be prescribed by the National Assembly." 

Blue3k:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/ministry-of-mines-debunks-claims-over-alleged-sale-of-gold-by-gov-mattawale-to-cbn/

seguno2:
You don’t get it.
Why should the state apply to the federal government for license to explore and exploit mineral resources in its area?
Do the 36 states apply for license to grow crops and graze animals on the land due to the natural resources for agricultural purposes?
Do you now get it

Blue3k:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/ministry-of-mines-debunks-claims-over-alleged-sale-of-gold-by-gov-mattawale-to-cbn/

....."Like in the oil and gas sector, revenues generated from mineral resources are paid into the federation account, and shared among the states during the monthly meeting of Federation Allocation Account Committee (FAAC). 13% derivation is paid on mineral resources exploitation from minerals producing states as done in the oil and gas sector.".... .

Emmasnoop:
SO HE SHOULD BELIEVE THE LIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT ABI,GET SENSE OH.

just2endowed:

They are still saying the same thing. The state government buy golds from illegal miners (artisan) and sell to the government. Cbn then buys.

amerengues:
Hmmm

This piece lacks coherence and cohesion. As much as attempt is being made to illuminate on the issue, it hasn’t broached the bone of contention.

It doesn’t capture the issue that led to the highbrow raised by Oil producing states. Will the government permit the same for Oil regions in Nigeria?

Blue3k:


Lol in essence get off your butt and take initiative. Zamfara got the license and took advantage of the program in mining like other could of done. Has anyone heard of the federal government denying any state license to do the same thing? If the ss governor have an issue the supreme court will always be there to settle it.

FarahAideed:

The provision of the constitution is cardinal yet Fulani herdsmen don't pay a dime as tax on on the 2 billion dollar cattle trade

9jaRealist:


Actually, they are saying the OPPOSITE...
That the CBN does not buy dore gold (but only pure gold from the international market).
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