Ghana news on nigeria border closure

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the border closure between Ghana and Nigeria:

Ghanaian News Sources:

  1. Ghanaian Times: "Ghana, Nigeria to reopen borders soon" (February 2020) - The article reports that Ghana and Nigeria are working to resolve their border closure dispute and reopen their borders soon.
  2. Daily Graphic: "Ghana, Nigeria to strengthen border security" (January 2020) - The article highlights the need for Ghana and Nigeria to strengthen their border security to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
  3. MyJoyOnline: "Ghana, Nigeria to reopen borders after meeting" (January 2020) - The article reports that Ghana and Nigeria have agreed to reopen their borders after a meeting between the two countries' leaders.

Nigerian News Sources:

  1. Punch: "Nigeria, Ghana agree to reopen borders" (February 2020) - The article reports that Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to reopen their borders after a meeting between the two countries' leaders.
  2. Vanguard: "Nigeria, Ghana to strengthen border security" (January 2020) - The article highlights the need for Nigeria and Ghana to strengthen their border security to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
  3. Premium Times: "Nigeria, Ghana to reopen borders after border closure" (January 2020) - The article reports that Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to reopen their borders after a border closure dispute.

Recent Updates:

  1. In February 2020, Ghana and Nigeria agreed to reopen their borders after a meeting between the two countries' leaders. The border closure was imposed by Nigeria in August 2019 due to a dispute over the closure of the country's land borders.
  2. In January 2020, Ghana and Nigeria agreed to strengthen their border security to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
  3. In December 2019, Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari met to discuss the border closure dispute and agreed to work towards reopening the borders.

Key Points:

  1. The border closure dispute between Ghana and Nigeria was sparked by Nigeria's decision to close its land borders in August 2019.
  2. Ghana and Nigeria have agreed to reopen their borders after a meeting between the two countries' leaders.
  3. The two countries have also agreed to strengthen their border security to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
  4. The border closure has had significant economic impacts on both countries, with trade and commerce being severely affected.

I hope this information is helpful!