Nigeria partially reopened its land borders after almost a year and a half of closure. This reopening is a surprise decision, as was the announcement of the closure of the borders in August 2019. Abuja could not keep its borders closed indefinitely and this reopening is not a Christmas present. A few weeks ago, Nigeria ratified the founding text of this great market. Although the benefits of the border closure have been very slim, the reopening is only partial.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 18, 2020 11:15 UTC