Tag: Nigerian borders

‘Poverty, porous borders fueling terrorism in Nigeria’, Experts warn

Aminu Imam
Experts warn

For nearly two decades, Northern Nigeria has faced relentless violence from groups like Boko Haram, bandits, and other insurgents.  Experts attribute the rise of terrorism to factors including poverty, weak governance, and porous borders. Former Director of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, identified Nigeria’s poorly policed borders with Niger, Mali, and Libya as key enablers of extremist movement. He emphasised that socio-economic issues, such as high illiteracy and unemployment, provide fertile ground for radicalization.  Also, Rear-Admiral Babalola (rtd) also cited corruption, inadequate security infrastructure, and cross-border arms smuggling as critical…

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Niger Coup: “Border closure unnecessary, unwarranted; affecting North only” – Sen. Aliero

Aminu Imam

Former governor of Kebbi State, Adamu Aliero,  has decried the hardship facing Northern Nigerians amidst the on-going border closure with Niger Republic Aliero, who represents Kebbi-Central district in the Senate, stated this on Tuesday, during a television programme, describing it as ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unwarranted’. Recall that Nigeria had in August shut its borders with the French-speaking country after its soldiers overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum in a palace coup. Nigeria also cuts electricity supply to the country. Residents of border communities and traders have bemoaned the implications of the border closure in…

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Turkish firms bag contracts to secure Nigerian borders

Aminu Imam

Turkish defence companies have been contracted to provide high-tech security around Nigerian borders through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) among other solutions. The latest Nigerian contract with Turkish defence companies marks the continuation of a military relationship that has evolved over the years. According to an African online defence and security news platform, Defenceweb, Turkish defence firm, ASISGUARD was recently awarded a contract, which entails the provision of an integrated border security solution for Nigeria. The milestone agreement underscored the company’s expertise in the field of defence technology…

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Breaking! FEC approves re-opening of four land borders

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of a committee for the re-opening of four land borders with immediate effect, while others will be reopened in due course. The Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, made the disclosure after the 28th virtual meeting, which the President attended from Daura, Katsina. The Council meeting was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.According to Ahmed, restriction on the importation of some commodities, like rice and other products, would however continue. The borders opened for now include Seme and Mfun…

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