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
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. President Tinubu also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that consultations and engagements regarding reopening land borders are ongoing. Adeniyi made this known on Saturday at an interaction session with the Kongolam border community members in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Reacting to agitation for reopening … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The federal government may have lifted the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders, it has been revealed. The development is projected to revitalise economic activities within the corridor. It would be recalled that the last administration under President Muhammadu Buhari had closed land borders between Nigeria and … Read more
Buhari has stated that the people of Niger Republic will defend him if anyone opposes him after leaving office. He explains that he closed Nigeria’s land borders to encourage the consumption of locally made goods and stimulate agricultural production. Buhari’s remarks have drawn criticism from various socio-political organizations, expressing their dissatisfaction with his leadership. Niger … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of Idiroko and 3 additional land borders shut in August 2019 as part of efforts to curtail smuggling and boost local production of rice “Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West Zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina State (North-West Zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West Zone); and Ikom border … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari have said that the country would have been in a precarious state if his administration had not close the land borders. This is according to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, at end of the fifth regular meeting with the Presidential Economic Advisory Council held on Tuesday at the State … Read more
Following the directives given by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said four land borders have been re-opened. Eko Hot Blog had reported on Wednesday that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, announced the immediate reopening of four land borders after the Federal Executive Council meeting held virtually in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reopening of four of the country’s land borders. The borders include Seme, Illela, Maigatari and Mfun. Personal Assistant on Social Media to the President, Bashir Ahmad disclosed this in a tweet on Wednesday. Read also: Land Borders For Reopening Soon – FG As approved by the President, four of … 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