Figures cited by Leadership show that the Federal Government has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by a foreign mining firm to embarrass President Bola Tinubu during his scheduled visit to the United Kingdom. The government claims the company, Jupiter Ltd, is funding a smear campaign.
The Ministry of Information stated that the company is disgruntled over the revocation of certain mining licenses in Nigeria and is seeking to use the international stage to discredit the administration’s investment climate. The government has vowed to proceed with the visit, focusing on bilateral trade and security cooperation.
Security agencies have reportedly been placed on high alert to counter any coordinated protests or disinformation campaigns during the President’s stay in London. The UK authorities are also said to be in communication with the Nigerian delegation.
The Nation and ThisDay have also detailed these allegations. The Nation reported that “FG reviews options as plot grows,” while ThisDay noted that “diplomatic channels are being cleared to ensure a hitch-free visit.”
Echotitbits take: This highlights the “resource war” currently playing out in Nigeria’s mining sector. As the government tightens regulations, backlash from affected corporate entities is expected, and the international stage is the new battleground for these disputes.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/uk-visit-fg-alleges-plot-to-embarrass-tinubu/, March 16, 2026
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