Nigeria: Human Rights

Nigeria's solid minerals sector faces a critical challenge as enforcement efforts against illegal mining collide with the socio-economic reality of artisanal miners. Following the tragic deaths of 37 detainees in custody during an anti-illegal mining operation, questions emerge about whether the country's legal framework adequately accommodates the needs of local artisanal miners while protecting public revenue and human rights.

Environmental justice in Nigeria extends far beyond oil spills and conservation, touching every sector from mining to waste management. Yet persistent myths continue to shape how businesses assess risk, how regulators enforce compliance, and how communities understand their legal rights. What are the seven most dangerous misconceptions about environmental justice that could be costing your organization in regulatory exposure, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust?

Under the administration of justice in Nigeria, Fundamental human rights are duly recognised as important rights, and as a result, they are entrenched in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).