Tag: Benin Rep

Customs Boss Warns Against Compromise In Benin, Cameroon Borders
August 7, 2023 No Responses

Customs Boss Warns Against Compromise In Benin, Cameroon Borders

The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has warned against any compromise in Benin Republic, Cameroon and other borders following the closure of entries into Niger Republic.As a result of the military coup in Niger, Adeniyi...
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Nigeria’s opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes
September 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria’s opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, Nigerian politicians have the opportunity to shape the fate of the famous Benin Bronzes, writes Barnaby Phillips, an expert on the subject.  A debate which has been heating...
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“Nigeria-Benin Border Partially Closed Due To Smuggling Activities”
August 29, 2019 No Responses

“Nigeria-Benin Border Partially Closed Due To Smuggling Activities”

President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially of rice, taking place on that corridor. The Nigerian leader gave the reason during an audience granted his B...
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Nigeria, Benin Republic To Set Up Joint Committee On Smuggling
July 26, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria, Benin Republic To Set Up Joint Committee On Smuggling

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin at State House, Abuja, Wednesday, during which the two leaders agreed on the imperativeness of a joint committee to combat smuggling.  Also to be consulted in the workings...
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Photo News
May 7, 2018 No Responses

Photo News

Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Emmanuel Kayode Oguntuase and wife, Helen, with the President of Benin Republic Mr Patrice Athanese Talon (middle) after the Ambassador’s presentation of his letters of credence.
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