Tag: Niger Republic

Onne customs reports N643bn revenue for 2024
Transportation

Customs pledge faster transit routes, security ties with Niger

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional trade facilitation, safeguarding transit cargo, and deepening cross-border security cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly the Republic of Niger. This position was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the NCS following a high-level bilateral meeting between the Service and the Niger Republic Customs […]

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Niger Republic restricts Nigerian goods over security concerns

The Republic of Niger has announced new restrictions on goods originating from Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns, authorities said. The directive, issued by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo, Customs Formalities Corporation Officer, required that all goods—especially those described as “miscellaneous goods”—be offloaded and thoroughly inspected at entry points before being allowed to transit further into Niger. […]

Policy and Regulations

Niger restricts European visas in new diplomatic retaliation

Niger’s military government will restrict where Europeans can obtain a visa for the Sahel country in response to the “difficulties” it says Nigerien citizens face in obtaining visas from European embassies. Since taking power in a coup in 2023, Niger’s military-run government has promoted nationalist politics and turned its back on the West in favour […]

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Nigeria slashes electricity export to Niger Republic

The Federal Government has cut electricity supply to the Junta-led Niger Republic by 42%, reducing it from 80MW to 46MW. This reduction has led to a 30 to 50% drop in the country’s power production, prompting Nigelec, the state-owned electricity company, to implement planned power outages, which could last for several days, particularly in Niamey. […]

Niger junta takes over French-controlled uranium mine
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Niger junta takes over French-controlled uranium mine

French nuclear fuels group Orano has announced that it has lost operational control of its Somair uranium mine in Niger, citing interference from Nigerien authorities and a breakdown in governance at the site. This marks a significant challenge for foreign companies operating in the West African nation, as political and business conditions continue to deteriorate. […]