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However, the ban on importation of rice and poultry, among other items, remained enforced, the Federal Government said. The borders were closed in August 2019 to stop the importation of contrabands, including arms and ammunition; boost agriculture and protect local economy. Our correspondents report that news of the reopening had elicited applause in the affected communities, with residents hoping that life would return to normal. However, investigations by Daily Trust on Sunday reveal that activities are yet to pick up. Seme Border Businesses ‘refuse’ to pick at Mfum-Cameroon border Business appears to be very dull at Mfum, a major border post between Nigeria and Cameroon. Cameroonian authorities have decided not to open their side of the border due to COVID-19, and more importantly, the crisis in the southwestern part of the country, the self-styled ‘Ambazonia Republic,’ which is trying to break away. ....
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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. ....