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Keke Ban: Abuja Residents Groan, Count Losses

For the residents of Abuja city center, life has never been the same since the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) clamped an indefinite suspension on the operations of the tricycle taxis, popularly called Keke.

It has not been tales of woes for residents but expression of displeasure on how the decision has inflicted pains on them. They only have the option of been forced to trek long distances to get to their destinations or wait for hours to take a cab, which comes with an astronomical rate increase and the attack of one chance robbers and bag snatchers.

Though the …

Manufacturers, SMEs Groan As Border Closure Lingers

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are as old as other larger businesses in Nigeria. As the economy improves, trading conditions get better for the small businesses but as the trading environment gets harsh by the day, the small enterprises are worst hit due to the nature of their industry.

The closure of Nigeria’s land borders since August 20 this year appears to be taking a huge toll on manufacturers and even the small businesses across the country and the impact is showing everywhere.

Three months after, while some stakeholders are in deep pain, others are smiling to the bank …

Katsina: Residents Groan As Fuel Scarcity Hits Border Towns

Residents of border communities in Katsina State are groaning following the federal government’s suspension of fuel supply to areas within 20 kilometres to the nation’s land borders.

THISDAY investigation revealed that the federal government’s order had triggered fuel scarcity and hike in the prices of petroleum products at Jibia and Kongolam border towns between Nigeria and Niger Republic.

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, had directed that no petroleum products should be supplied to any filling station within 20 kilometres to the country’s borders.

THISDAY’s visit to Jibia border town on Monday, showed that the …