The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have stepped up nationwide enforcement operations to curb illegal mining and strengthen compliance with solid minerals sector regulations. According to Leadership, the specialised unit said its teams, particularly in the South-West, are recording progress in ensuring mining activities comply with the rules.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has threatened legal action against those behind the alleged unauthorised use of its identity, following the seizure of a cannabis-laden truck by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to the company, the vehicle in question is not registered in its asset database, and it has disowned any connection to the truck. The NNPC said it would pursue legal measures against individuals falsely linking the company to the seized vehicle.

A court in Abuja has sentenced two Bureau de Change operators to five years in prison each for engaging in unlicensed foreign exchange activities, according to Punch. The convictions highlight Nigeria's intensified crackdown on illegal currency trading, as authorities step up enforcement against unauthorized forex operators in a bid to regulate the country's foreign exchange market and curb illicit transactions.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued 15 trafficked children and recovered a stolen rifle during a major intelligence-led operation, according to Tori.ng. The crackdown reportedly uncovered a criminal network operating across several Nigerian states. The operation targeted child trafficking and arms-related crime, marking a significant enforcement action by the corps. Further details on arrests or the identities of those involved were not provided in the report.

Bayelsa State has issued a warning to orphanage operators to adhere to child adoption laws, stating that non-compliance will result in sanctions. The government is taking steps to enhance policies aimed at protecting children.

According to Daily Trust, Nigeria is facing a critical juncture regarding the establishment of state police, as the Tinubu administration intensifies its efforts to decentralize policing across the federation. Advocates argue for the benefits of state police, but concerns about the implications of such a move are also being raised, suggesting that the nation may not yet be ready for this change.