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Border Reopening: Another Failed Policy
Over the past week, President Muhammadu Buhari announced that Nigeria’s borders might be open soon. He made the statement during a meeting with governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abuja; this comes a few weeks after the government gave Dangote and BUA approval to trade beyond the borders. …
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Economy: Dependence Of Niger Republic and Nigeria
The border between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger is the longest among Nigeria’s neighboring countries. Both countries have a strong historical background, share a common language and religion across neighboring towns, and have been trading partners for decades. The Republic of Niger and Nigeria have always had strong historical and social ties as they share…