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At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports

Al Jazeera 19 Feb 2026
At least 37 miners have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a mining site in central Nigeria, the Reuters news agency reports ... Illegal mining remains a widespread concern in Nigeria, where ...
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Nigeria mine accident: Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills 37 miners in Plateau state

BBC News 18 Feb 2026
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift. .
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Dozens killed after suspected gas explosion at Nigeria mining site

Anadolu Agency 18 Feb 2026
The incident has renewed concerns over safety standards, environmental compliance, and regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s mining sector, especially in rural areas where informal and semi-formal mining is common.
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Nigeria : Mines ministry speeds up restructuring of national company

Africa Intelligence 16 Feb 2026
Officially inaugurated in January 2025, the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corp. (NSMC), a national company dedicated to the mining sector, has ....
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