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![Niger State, the former breadbasket of Nigeria, is commonly known as a resource-rich territory and mining area. [Martin Zinggl|Al Jazeera]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/26203100-324x235.jpg "Federal government begins probe of mining activities in Nigeria")
Federal government begins probe of mining activities in Nigeria
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it has commenced Nationwide environmental monitoring to ensure mining title holders comply with mining laws and regulations.
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