Bayelsa govt urged to regulate black sand mining amid environmental concerns
By Aherhoke OkiomaNigeria

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An environmentalist, Alagoa Morris, has urged the Bayelsa State government to quickly regulate black sand mining, warning that unchecked exploitation could worsen coastal erosion and threaten fragile marine ecosystems. Morris, a Field Officer with the Environmental Defenders Network (EDN), said clear regulations were needed to protect coastal communities while ensuring that Bayelsa benefits economically from […]
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- 75 words · 1 min read
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- September 23, 2026
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- Aherhoke Okioma
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