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As directed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), the newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Kebbi Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ojike, on Friday, 15 March 2024, reopened Kamba Border for international trade. This was disclosed in a press release signed by Superintendent of Customs and Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Salisu, […]
Excitement filled the air in the Illela border community of Sokoto State as the Nigerian Customs Service, Sokoto State Command, officially reopened the land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic in the Illela Local Government Area on Thursday. This decision came following the Federal Government’s order to reopen all Nigerian borders with Niger Republic and […]
In a recent development, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has issued a directive for all personnel deployed to the Nigeria-Niger border to immediately resume their duties. This directive comes in light of the Federal Government’s decision to reopen the borders between the two countries, which had previously been closed in compliance with ECOWAS’ directives. […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic in compliance of the directive by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the presidential directive is […]
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has advocated for the reopening of land borders to tackle the food crisis gripping the nation. During a meeting with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, Kabir-Yusuf emphasized the importance of this move in alleviating the economic hardships faced by Nigerians, citing its potential to curb inflation and […]
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, revealed on Saturday ongoing consultations regarding the reopening of borders, emphasizing that only President Bola Tinubu holds the authority to make such decisions. During an interaction session with members of the Kongolam border community in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State, Adeniyi addressed the agitation for border […]
The Federal Government has issued a directive to the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Caroline Wura-Ola, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures at the nation’s land, air, and water borders. The directive specifically calls for the deployment of additional personnel to ensure effective protection. This directive was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, […]
By Alhassan A. Bala When in 2019 the former president Muhammadu Buhari ordered for the closure of all land borders to movement of goods, it was instructive that the government had effectively banned import and export of most especially food products so as to encourage local production of agricultural products. The end resulted foresighted by […]
Turkish defense companies have secured contracts to enhance the security of Nigerian borders, utilizing cutting-edge technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) among other solutions. This recent agreement between Nigerian authorities and Turkish defense firms signifies the ongoing development of a military partnership that has evolved over the years. According to defenseweb, an African online […]
The Gabonese army announced on Saturday its decision to reopen the country’s borders, which had been closed following the military coup that removed ex-president Ali Bongo from power. A spokesperson for Gabon’s military rulers made this announcement on state TV, stating that they had chosen to reopen land, sea, and air borders with immediate effect, […]