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Nigeria: Rice, Poultry, Others Remained Banned As Govt Reopens 4 Borders allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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 the cost of basic needs high and crippled the source of livelihood of many. ....