Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government of Nigeria has disclosed that discussions and negotiations are ongoing regarding the reopening of land borders with the Benin Republic and Niger Republic. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen after the inauguration of the National Single Window Project at … Read more
Rice, a staple in the daily diet of millions of Nigerians, holds a cherished place at the heart of the nation’s culinary traditions. From the aromatic jollof rice to the comforting white rice and stew, this grain unites diverse communities across the country. However, in recent years, the ever-increasing price of rice has cast a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation’s land borders will be reopened soon. Ekohotblog reports that Buhari made this know at a meeting with governors of the 36 states on Tuesday. The president said the borders were closed in the interest of the country, adding that the measure had produced the desired outcome. He said smuggling … Read more
The Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Sabo Nanono, has said Nigeria borders will remain under lock and key. Nanono disclosed this, on Saturday, at the flag-off ceremony of the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers affected by the recent flood in Kebbi State. He explained that the Federal Government was not ready to reopen the borders, … Read more
In a move that could be translated by observers as giving the company a preferential treatment over others, the federal government has given Dangote group the approval to move its product to neighbouring countries through land borders. According to Bloomberg, the special waiver granted to the conglomerate would give free reign to transport its products … Read more
The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has constituted a committee, headed by President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso, to study and make a full report on Nigeria’s land border closure with her neighbours. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to his recent decision to close the nation’s boarder with neighboring countries. Buhari stressed that the decision to close the nation’s border was not intended to publish neighboring countries but to strengthen the country’s security and economy ties. Speaking at a meeting with a selected group of the Nigerian Community … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday revealed that not less than N1.3 trillion was spent by the Federal Government on the importation of rice, fish, sugar and wheat in the last 12 months. The bank’s Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Edward Lametek, spoke at a seminar organised for Finance reporters in Owerri, Imo State. Speaking … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has declared support to the Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s borders, commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in taking the action. Gov. David Umahi made the declaration on Monday at Onueke, Headquarters of Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA) while declaring open the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) … Read more
The Founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) has called on Nigerians to endure the economic hardship brought by the partial closure of land borders in the country’s interest. He made this statement on Sunday during the closing ceremony of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project training for youths … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has admitted that the recent executive order by President Muhammadu Buhari to close Nigerian borders has led to a rise in inflation rate in the country. Meanwhile, the government has also assured that the closure was temporary as the government expected the neighbouring countries to respect the ECOWAS protocols to … Read more
Following the closure of the border,A delegation of the Federal Government led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, has visited the Seme Border to assess the state of affairs. The Minister said that over 296 illegal immigrants have been arrested while some cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from illegal … Read more
– President Muhammadu Buhari extends border closure till January 2020 – He however revealed that there are some objectives yet to be achieved, leading to the extension – He however said that the border closure has resulted to huge success President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the closure of borders till January 2020. This was … Read more
-The closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal Government was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests – The border closure was to ensure that things were streamlined so that all stakeholders could be back to doing the right things -The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service called for support and cooperation of the … Read more
-Mr Olumuyiwa Jimoh, the Deputy Majority Leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government over the continued closure of the nation’s land borders -He noted that for the nation to move forward, Nigerians’ appetites for foreign goods must stop as well as their quests for … Read more