NewzThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian citizen in connection with the operation of four illegal lithium processing plants. The operation targeted unauthorized facilities involved in the processing of the mineral, which is a critical component in the manufacturing of rechargeable batteries and electric devices.
The arrests occur against a backdrop of increasing international and domestic interest in Nigeria's lithium reserves. Authorities have moved to regulate the sector as demand for the mineral rises due to its essential role in the global transition toward electric power and portable electronic technologies.
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