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NCS says women dominate informal border trade
BusinessJoint Nigeria-Benin Republic One Stop Border Post Assessment
The Nigeria Customs Service revealed that women constitute 70% of informal cross-border trade, with a significant portion of Benin's informal exports destined for Nigeria.
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this information during a Joint Nigeria-Benin Republic One Stop Border Post Assessment at the Seme-Krake Border.
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Key Takeaways
- Women make up 70% of informal cross-border trade participants
- Informal trade accounts for a significant portion of economic activity in Nigeria
- The assessment aims to improve trade between Nigeria and Benin
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Expected Outcomes
- Improved trade between Nigeria and Benin
Why It Matters
Informal trade has a significant impact on Nigeria's economy
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- 14h agoPunch Newspapers: The Nigeria Customs Service says women constitute 70% of informal cross-border trade, with 22% of Benin's informal exports destined for Nige
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