Adebayo Adenrele
The federal government of Nigeria has reopened borders with Niger Republic.
This was part of the sanctions that President Bola Tinubu directed to be lifted on the Country.
Sanctions to be lifted, according to his Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale include:
“Closure of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger Republic, as well as ECOWAS no-fly zone on all commercial flights to and from Niger Republic.
“Suspension of all commercial and financial transactions between Nigeria and Niger, as well as freeze of all service transactions, including utility services and electricity to 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.
“President Tinubu has also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea.” He said