President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger.
Tinubu’s directive was communicated through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
He also ordered removal of other sanctions against the country.
Part of the statement titled “Nigeria opens land and air borders with Republic of Niger, lifts other sanctions” read:
“Suspension of all commercial and financial transactions between Nigeria and Niger, as well as a freeze of all service transactions, including utility services and electricity to the Niger Republic.
“Freeze of assets of the Republic of Niger in ECOWAS Central Banks and freeze of assets of the Republic of Niger, state enterprises, and parastatals in commercial banks.
“Suspension of Niger from all financial assistance and transactions with all financial institutions, particularly EBID and BOAD.
“Travel bans on government officials and their family members.”
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