Tag: Seme Border

Opinion

Why Nigeria loses billions at Seme border — Ex-Customs officer

A retired Customs officer, Seyi Adeyemo, has raised concerns over the loss of billions in revenue allegedly caused by the Nigerian government’s trade restrictions at the Seme Border, despite the multi-billion-naira infrastructure upgrades supported by the World Bank. Adeyemo also stated that the border post remains far below its economic potential, as ongoing trade restrictions […]

Travel

Immigration stops 332 undocumented migrants from entering Nigeria

The Nigeria Immigration Service has prevented 332 migrants from entering Nigeria at the Seme Border after they failed to present valid travel documents. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Immigration, Mrs. Kemi Nandap, on Tuesday in Abuja during a one-day stakeholder sensitisation event titled, “Evolving Patterns in Smuggling of Migrants: Towards a Coordinated […]