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Countries Bolster Virus Defences As Spain Cases Spike

Countries Bolster Virus Defences As Spain Cases Spike

March 14, 2020 3:45 pm

Governments around the world ramped up the battle against the new coronavirus on Saturday by shutting borders and promising cash injections, as Spain emerged as a global hotspot registering more than 1,500 new infections in just 24 hours.

A week that saw schools and businesses shut down indefinitely, millions of travellers barred from crossing borders, celebrities and politicians become infected and the whole of Italy locked down ended with a flurry of government announcements.

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and announced a $50 billion package, with similar measures being taken by governments from Austria to …

Buhari Speaks On Closure Of Nigeria’s Borders

January 19, 2020 6:17 am
President Muhammadu Buhari, Saturday, in London said that the partial closure of Nigeria’s borders was not to punish her neighbours.

He explained that it was meant to strengthen the country’s security and economy.

At a meeting with a select group of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom, the President explained that the period of closure will be used for stock-taking on threats to the nation’s security and economy.

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He noted that Nigerian farmers have been celebrating the closure which has drastically reduced smuggling of agricultural produce as

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Borders: Why Local Farmers Can’t Meet Nigeria’s Food Needs

December 2, 2019 3:51 am

The closure of Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring – Benin Republic, Niger and Cameroon – since August 20, this year to check smuggling of rice, poultry products, among other food products, and illegal movement of light arms, was expected to boost local food production to bridge the gap created by the Federal Government policy

But rather than see more food stuff available in the market, the country has been witnessing increasing  scarcity and price spikes on local rice and poultry products which are among the major food items  being smuggled into the country. Local rice farmers and poultry producers blame …

Fuel Scarcity Hits Katsina Borders, A Litre Goes For ₦250

November 17, 2019 6:36 am

With the decision of the federal government to suspend fuel supply to filling station located within 20 kilometres to the nation’s land border, fuel scarcity has hit border towns in Katsina State, THISDAY checks have revealed.

Investigation also revealed that the scarcity had led to an increase in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) from ₦145 to ₦250 in towns coterminous with the Niger Republic, accounting for an increase of about 40 percent.

This was uncovered yesterday when our correspondent visited some of the border towns to evaluate the impact of the directive that restricted fuel supply to filling …

Borders To Remain Shut, Customs Boss Insists

November 16, 2019 5:17 am

The Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) yesterday foreclosed any prospects of reopening the country’s borders which had been shut by the federal government since August, to curb smuggling and dumping by neighbouring countries.

His declaration came against a backdrop of external pressure, most from the Benin Republic for an end to the blockade, noting that the country must first consider its survival.

Speaking as the special guest of honour at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course three of the Nigerian Customs and Staff College, Gwagwalada, he said the country must take strategic steps to sanitise the …

FG Gives Conditions For Reopening Of Nigerian Borders

FG Gives Conditions For Reopening Of Nigerian Borders

November 1, 2019 4:14 pm

The federal government is not in a hurry to reopen the country’s shut land borders as it unveiled yesterday the conditions that Nigeria’s neighbouring countries must meet before their pleas are heeded.

The government’s position on the border closure was disclosed yesterday in Abuja by the governor Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House.

Some officials of the neighbouring countries have visited Nigeria since the border closure came into effect to plead with the federal government to review it.

But Emefiele insisted that the borders would remain closed …

Closure Of Nigerian Borders May Worsen Ports’ Congestion

Closure Of Nigerian Borders May Worsen Ports’ Congestion

October 20, 2019 1:35 am

• Stakeholders Express Worry, Task Govt On Ports’ Efficiency
• Fear Grip Importers Over Imminent Delay Of Cargoes
• More Vehicles Imported Through Seaports

Barely five days after the complete closure of Nigerian borders, there are palpable fears that the increasing volume of cargo to the seaports may worsen the congestion phenomenon.

Already, port operators have confirmed increased patronage, but there are rising concerns that the prevailing challenges at the seaports may hamper swift cargo clearance and evacuation.

Our reporters’ investigations revealed that many of the terminals in Lagos ports are currently experiencing congestion, with about 80 percent of the …

Customs Bans All Import, Export Through Land Borders

Customs Bans All Import, Export Through Land Borders

October 14, 2019 1:28 pm

The Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it has placed a ban on import and export of all kinds of goods through Nigeria’s land borders.

“For now, all goods, whether illicit or non-illicit, are banned from going and coming into Nigeria,” Hameed Ali, NCS chief, said at a press conference in Abuja.

“Let me add that for the avoidance of doubt that we included all goods because all goods can equally come through our seaports,” the customs boss said.

“For that reason, we have deemed it necessary for now that importers of such goods should go through our controlled …

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

October 7, 2019 12:36 pm

The closure of the country’s borders seems to have led to an increase in prices of some food items such as rice, frozen chicken and turkey.

Observers say if the borders are not opened before December, it portends a bleak Christmas for many Nigerians, given the astronomical rise in the prices of both the local and imported rice.

Investigations by our correspondents in major markets in Lagos showed the prices of some of the items had increased between 42 per cent and 100 per cent from August when the borders were closed to the last week of September.

At Ile …

2019 Polls: NIS Orders closure of borders from Friday Noon

February 14, 2019 11:52 am

Ahead of Saturday’s general election, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the closure of all borders by Friday, 12pm.

In a statement issued by the service public relations officer, Sunday James, and signed by the Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, the borders will be opened by Sunday, 12 noon.

It stated that:”The federal government of Nigeria has directed that the nation’s land borders be closed from 12noon of Friday the 15th February, 2019 to 12noon of Sunday the 17th February, 2019.

“This is to secure and control movements across the borders within the period of the elections. The …

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