Cross Border Trade in West Africa: An Assessment of Nigeria and Niger Republic
Abstract
The present purported international boundary between Nigeria and Niger Republic is artificial. It was created by the then colonial masters following the scramble and partition of Africa Berlin Conference held from 1884 to 1885 in Germany. However, the notion of cross border trade between the aforementioned countries has brought about various challenges. It is against this background, this paper aims at examining the challenges and prospects of Cross border Trade in West Africa Sub Sahara region. In order to accomplish that, the paper adopts qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. It finds out barriers in terms of movements of goods, capital and people. The paper proposes viable suggestions on how to improve cross border trade in the two countries and in other parts of Africa.References
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