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Business

Finally, Niger Republic opens land border with Nigeria

Akanji Philip March 22, 2024 0 Comment

One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday opened its border in Konni for operations. ...

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Local News

We’re waiting for last order to reopen Nigeria’s border with Niger – Nigerian Customs

Akanji Philip March 6, 2024 0 Comment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has said it is waiting for the last order to reopen Nigeria’s border with Niger Republic following the lifting of sanctions on the country by ECOWAS. Mr Kamal...

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Africa

Suspended Adamawa REC In Niger Republic With Other Wife – Counsel

VAM News November 22, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News update THE counsel to the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, on Wednesday, told the court that his client is in Niger Republic. VAM News reports...

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Africa

Coup: ECOWAS announces deployment of standby force to ‘restore constitutional order’ in Niger

Bright Olorungbotemi August 10, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the Niger Republic. ECOWAS gave the directive on Thursday at...

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Africa

ECOWAS imposes new sanctions on Niger Republic

VAM News August 9, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions on Niger Republic following a coup by the military junta. This is coming after the expiration of a seven-day...

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Africa

As ECOWAS Ultimatum Expires, Tinubu Meets Govs Of States Bordering Niger Republic

VAM News August 7, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, August 3, met with Nigerian Governors sharing boundaries with Niger Republic, where a military junta has ousted a democratically elected President. Governors of Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe,...

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Africa

Coup: House Rejects President Tinubu’s proposal for military intervention in Niger Republic

VAM News August 6, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update NIGERIA President, Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic has been rejected by the senate. This is coming after the Nigerian leader who is...

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Africa

Customs: Closure of Nigeria’s borders with Niger Republic Confirmed

VAM News August 5, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. NCS acting comptroller-general, Adewale Adeniyi, who addressed the Illela border community in Sokoto state, said...

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Africa

Coup: Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger Republic

VAM News August 2, 2023 0 Comment

THE development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Major cities in the Niger Republic are experiencing prolonged blackouts after Nigeria cut its power supply to the neighbouring...

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Featured

Buhari: Niger Republic Will Protect Me If Anybody Comes After Me In Nigeria When I Leave Office

Akanji Philip May 25, 2023 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that Nigeria’s neighbour, Niger Republic, will come to his defence if anyone tries to move against him when he leaves office. This is as he disclosed...