On August 19, the federal government, citing incessant smuggling, especially of rice, and without recourse to the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) protocol that guarantees free movement of goods and people across the region, shut the Western border with Benin Republic indefinitely
```
Members Only

Login or create an account to continue

This article is available to registered BusinessDay readers. Please login if you already have an account, or create a new account to continue reading.

New to BusinessDay? Register now and start reading.

```

Politics

Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date

Open In Whatsapp