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Nasarawa bans under-18 from mining, unveils task force
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The Nasarawa State Government has banned children below 18 from mining activities and established a task force to tackle illegal mining and child labour.
- The Nasarawa State Government has banned children below 18 from mining activities and established a task force to tackle illegal mining and child labour.
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- Nasarawa bans under-18 from mining, unveils task force
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Nasarawa bans under-18 from mining, unveils task force
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Top Framing Differences
- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: The Nasarawa State Government has banned children below 18 from mining activities and established a task force to tackle illegal mining and child labour. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-bans-under-18-from-mining-unveils-task-force/
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.
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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.
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