Conflict leaves scars that go far beyond the battlefield and history books. In many parts of the world, wars may end, but their deadly remnants remain, buried beneath the soil, awaiting an unsuspecting step. Nigeria is no exception. Landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) also referred to as Explosive Remnants of War...
Mining can be traced back to prehistoric times. It involves extraction of materials or minerals of economic importance from the earth. Mining is one of the hazardous occupations known to man. It has been strongly linked to diseases such as silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, cancer, and debilitating injuries from accidents often leading to death....
