aolawale025:
Its the customs that ought to wake up. Let government regulate importation thru tariffs

you should wake up. Now you can get a job

nigeria should learn how to use her power

Asquare84:
It a good move, this will encourage the growth of local industry and create job

you first grow local industry before making such move or you pay subsidy to local producers as they do in humans countries to limit the negative effects on workers

very good.

how wish it will affect South Africa Economy
they've really embarrassed Nigerians

Good.

importation is the bane of this country.

we do not have producers per se, we just have smugglers and importers
these importers have destroyed multiple fledgling and established industries in this country
so many things we took for granted in our childhood are no more, replaced by cheap dangerous low quality imitation product put together in dubious Chinese cottage factories

ride on

we thank God it is not the atikulator who would sell us out to importer cabals

Its temporary. Enough is enough. Benin cannot be feeding fat. If you wanna import rice do so thru apapa

If they like, let them use Big eagle padlock and lock the border, nothing can stop my rice from flowing from way out there to way up hia.......

It's time we put those smallies to their places

Our Northern Border is so open for even terrorists to troop in

North vs South border




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGC5R-IsE4



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQ1hzKX0iM

pawesome:
oga..it will make things more expensive like it is already.. Rice is almost 21k for a bag hia in the north from the supposed 16k... Noatter what they do, there will be smuggling because the system is corrupt

Patronize made in Nigeria rice instead

pawesome:
oga..it will make things more expensive like it is already.. Rice is almost 21k for a bag hia in the north from the supposed 16k... Noatter what they do, there will be smuggling because the system is corrupt

Things will only be expensive as it is now only for a short time. By the time people see the only option we have is to consume our locally produced goods, it will encourage more to go into the production. This in the end will bring competition among the producers... naturally, the prices of these items will crash.

Look beyond now, pls

aolawale025:
Its the customs that ought to wake up. Let government regulate importation thru tariffs

You can't regulate smuggled items through tarrif. Because they're being brought in through the back door

Buhari govt is trying to suffocate the Already economically suffocated people. How can a responsible govt close borders because tgey want to stop smuggling. It is anti people and will pose another bigger social and economic problems. It is like using slam hammer to kill cockroach.

Where are buhari economic teams. May God help us out from this totalitarian govt

pawesome:
oga..it will make things more expensive like it is already.. Rice is almost 21k for a bag hia in the north from the supposed 16k... Noatter what they do, there will be smuggling because the system is corrupt

Go and buy local rice.. More nutritious and delicious. Goes for 11k

From my point of view, I think the FG's decision is commendable. The Nigerian economy has been on a life support because of the economic sabotage as identified. We cannot continue to encourage this evil simply because, we are benefiting from buying cheap products smuggled to the country even to our own economic detriments.
I only hope that it will not be the usual policy to make a perilous jump once it directly affects the interests of an influential man.
We must learn to do things differently, opening borders again means that the value chain of corruption will continue to strive ...

galantjoe:
Buhari govt is trying to suffocate the Already economically suffocated people. How can a responsible govt close borders because tgey want to stop smuggling. It is anti people and will pose another bigger social and economic problems. It is like using slam hammer to kill cockroach.

Where are buhari economic teams. May God help us out from this totalitarian govt

No smuggling, that's it. If you have items to be brought in, bring it in through proper channel. If USA or China do this, which of course they're doing, you will hail them. Smuggling kills economy, say no to smuggling

National interest is paramount in every sovereign state. This is the way to go really. If only we knew how much damage these so called neighbours has done to Nigeria. They literally made us what I describe as "A BASKET NATION." - The country can't get hold of its resources, due to several loopholes, pepetuated by these smugglers and architected by their government.

One good step from this poor government. We need more good steps and actions in every facet

It's a good step but local spending must be increased in order to cushion the effect on the populace.

hmmmmm ok

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mumu government, no smuggling without custom connection. u shut tour borders and your citizens suffer high prices.

NOC1:


Don’t sing oh my home, oh my home, when shall I see my home?.... when the time come and don’t come down from our Peaceful air plane to sing our National anthem.
Success to you bro.

Myopic imp .... I am here in Nigeria, must everyone agree to your twisted opinion

Iamgrey5:
Good !

How can Benin Republic with a population of 16millon become the sixth largest importer of rice in the world and the largest importer of rice in Africa.

Sometimes I doubt anything like Pan-africanism ever existed.

Yet, the president of Benin wants Nigeria to open its borders for further exploitation.

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-largest-rice-importers-in-the-world.html

pan- africanism is a farce. They are only using Nigeria's head, when it comes to things like this, they are quick to remind Nigeria of pan-Africa but when its time to humilaite foreigners ,they start with Nigerians.

Nigeria is that friend that always declears drinks for everyone at the bar but when its time for serious discussion you leave him out. Big brother my foot.


Watch " deceptive promise of free trade " on youtube.

It's well


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Why are you promoting regional integration with a single currency called eco when we shut our borders to our fellow regional countries buhari is confused I swear.while regional bodies like the eu and euro currency grows just watch Nigeria and west African currency ECO slide uselessly into Oblivion

ORIENTATION101:
Very Good Nigeria is not doing Big Brother again. You neighboring countries have been milking us since.

The importers in your countries pays billions of dollars annually to ur respective government on rice duties. then smuggle the rice freely to Nigeria to sell and still make money without paying tax. What nonsense.

Buhari please cut of Benin,ghana,Togo,niger lights their debts is too much. Nigeria cannot be giving light freely when we citizens re paying high fees to enjoy power.

No more economic Big Brother again period

Another nuisance. who told you Nigeria supply Ghana, Togo light. too many blockhead on this site.

Nigerian government must tax goods entering Nigeria from these countries, non essential goods that we can produce in Nigeria, should get higher taxing...let's take advantage of our market.

Iamgrey5:
Good !

How can Benin Republic with a population of 16millon become the sixth largest importer of rice in the world and the largest importer of rice in Africa.

Sometimes I doubt anything like Pan-africanism ever existed.

Yet, the president of Benin wants Nigeria to open its borders for further exploitation.

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-largest-rice-importers-in-the-world.html

and little or no revenue is being generated in terms of duties and levies..

Asquare84:
It a good move, this will encourage the growth of local industry and create job

You do not grow an industry like that.

People cannot farm on empty bellies.

What you do is give a window that would allow importation between a particular time, while also sounding the need for local cultivation. This would allow people store the many they need now to consume while they wait for the ones they planted to grow.

Are the rice facilities we have now enough to feed the population? What about cost? The imported one is cheaper than homegrown. So these are things you need to consider. It is a nice move, but it needs a softer approach.

Good know more big brother


Even though I am not a fan of buhari

I commend this we have to put every one in his place