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The study examines dynamics of mobility of international traders in Nigeria in relation to
globalization, economic and visa conditions; the latter being in terms of possession of a passport,
type of visa obtained, and experiences at border posts. The historical context of international
trading in Nigeria is given via literature review and the findings of a recent survey in Nigeria.
Relevant data of the survey show social networks predominate in the facilitation of first
international trading trip the traders made. Also, the relative prominence of self sponsored
international traders indicates individuality in the arrangement of the first international business
trip outside Nigeria. Virtually all international traders obtained an international passport (89.2%)
for their trip, and passed through formal immigration check points (99.1%) during their first
international trip that they made. With a business visa, international traders are assured
unrestrained mobility to foreign destinations, where they could purchase commodities or
products for sale. The short length of stay depicts mobility is goal-oriented. Destinations of first
and latest international trip are to newly developed South-east Asia. International traders hoped
to continue buying goods from outside the country for sale within the country.
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