Implications of Nigeria-Niger boundary demarcation

The creation of Nigeria-Niger common boundary cannot be treated outside the larger history of colonialism. The intrusion of the colonial powers in to Africa and their desire to achieve the greater possible benefits of the land, labour and capital of foreign land has indeed affected Africa negatively. The resultant effect of this is the division and disruption of lands and tribes of Africa into different socio-economic and political formations, living side by side. It also destroyed the continuity nature of several natural regions of Africa. This paper examines the implications of boundary demarcation between Nigeria and Niger, making of the border, nature and dynamics of economic activities carried out between Nigeria and Niger Republic.