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Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, on Tuesday, observed that Nigeria had always been disposed to maintaining peace with her neighbours, especially on thorny boundary issues.
However, the ban on importation of rice, poultry, among others remained enforced, the federal government said on Wednesday. With the latest development, import and export of approved goods would begin in earnest after months of closure, a development that impeded businesses and social activities. Our correspondents report that the news of the reopening of the borders had elicited thunderous applause in the affected communities with residents saying life will come back to normal. Millions of Nigerians had decried the closure of the borders, saying the development had aggravated poverty, made ...