How Economy May Suffer Under Total Border Closure
October 15, 2019
2:26 am
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Stakeholders yesterday warned the Federal Government that the complete closure of the nation’s land borders portends danger to the economy.
The caution came after yesterday’s announcement by Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Hameed Ali that all categories of goods would no longer be allowed to pass through the borders.
At a joint news conference with his Nigeria Immigration Service counterpart, Mohammed Babandede, in Abuja, Ali said: “For now, all goods, whether illicit or non-illicit, are banned from going and …
