Border Closure: Ghanaian driver laments trucks parts, batteries stolen
By Rasheed Sobowale A driver of one of the stranded Ghanaian trucks due to the closure of the Nigerian borders has lamented that their trucks parts and batteries were being stolen. The driver recounting what it was like at the border said: “I arrived here on August 16, 2019, but I have been compelled to […]
Border Closure: No gain without pain, says Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says ” there is no gain without pain”, Nigerians must endure the temporary effects of the borders closure to reap the attendants benefits.
Nigerians will soon enjoy benefits of border closure — Ajayi
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, on Monday in Abuja said that Nigerians would soon enjoy the benefits of the closure of the country’s land borders by the Federal Government.
Why IMF `supports’ Nigeria’s border closure ― minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) “supports’’ Nigeria’s closure of its land borders because it understands the action is not punitive. Addressing newsmen in Washington on Sunday, Ahmed explained that the measure was intended to restore Nigeria’s relationship with its neighbours based on commitments made. She said that […]
Ghana trade union calls for boycott of Nigerian products as payback to government’s action
…as Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration appeals to Ghanaian traders to remain calm The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is calling for a total boycott of all Nigerian products imported to Ghana. The move, the Ghana trade union believes, will force the Nigerian government to open up its land borders for […]
Border closure: IMF tacitly backs Nigeria, urges speedy resolution of issue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed tacit support for the closure of Nigeria’s land borders to its neighbours over issues bordering on illegal trade.
