Tag: Border closure

Govt spent N1.85tr on food import during border closure

Chief Economic Adviser to Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that Nigeria spent N1.85 trillion to import food for…

Border closure is good for Nigeria’s security, says NIS Comptroller General

Mr Mohammed Babandede, the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service has stated that the closure of Nigeria’s borders…

1,375 migrants arrested during border closure ― FG

The Federal Government said on Monday that no fewer than 1,375 irregular migrants were arrested while the border…

Like Dangote Cement, BUA received exemption to export cement

Reports revealed that BUA cement has also recieved approval to export cement through the country's borders. This is…

FG exempts Dangote cement from land border closure – Report

Reports have indicated that Dangote Cement has been permitted to resume exports across Nigerian land borders by the…

We will reopen our land borders soon, Osinbajo assures

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the federal government will soon reopen Nigeria’s land borders. Speaking during…

Enugu govt closes all borders, markets over coronavirus

The Enugu State Government has ordered the closure of all land borders and inter-state transportation in the state…

Coronavirus: Close these borders, Singer Simi cries out to FG

Nigerian singer, Simi Ogunleye simply known as Simi has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to shut…

Coronavirus: Tiwa Savage speaks on border closure

Top Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has cried out over the government’s continued decision to leave Nigeria’s borders open…

Border Closure: Customs To Close Shops Selling Foreign Rice

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has issued a warning to shop owners that are still selling foreign rice…

Border closure short term solution to smuggling- OPS

The closure of borders by the Federal Government which is meant to tackle the perennial crisis of smuggling…

VIDEO: Customs officers nab smuggler with portions of rice strapped to his body

Amidst the controversy surrounding the prolonged border closure and attentions it has garned, a comic bur rather sad…