The Federal Government has threatened owners of licensed units of land mined by illegal miners that they will lose their titles.
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Three persons were killed while one sustained injuries when a mining pit collapsed at Bazakwoi, a village in the Adnun community of Niger State.
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) says there is a need to beef up manpower for regulatory bodies deployed to mining sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government says it will push for the introduction of insurance for miners in the country.