The federal government of Nigeria has placed a ban on importation of poultry foods, cement, pharmaceutical and agricultural products from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
A circular from the Federal Ministry of Finance, signed by Finance Minister Wale Edun and dated April 1, 2026, shows that the products are among 17 items on a revised import prohibition list.
It reads, “Import Prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS Member States. It consists of 17 items.”
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Additionally, the revised import prohibition list is part of the 2026 fiscal policy measures (FPM) and tariff amendments.
See full list items on the revised import prohibition list;
1). Live or dead birds, including frozen poultry
(2). Pork/beef, including tongues, livers, and shoulders of bovine animals
(3). Bird eggs, excluding hatching eggs of grand parent stock for breeding and research purposes
(4). Refined vegetable oil, excluding refined linseed, castor oil, olive oil, and hydrogenated vegetable fats, and crude vegetable oil
(5). Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form containing added flavouring or colouring matters
(6). Cocoa butter, powder and cakes, including fat and oil of cocoa and natural cocoa butter
(7). Tomatoes, whole or in pieces, tomato paste or concentrates
(8). Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter or flavoured, once snow, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages
(9). Bagged cement
(10). Medicament (medicine) under several headings
(11). Waste pharmaceuticals
(12). Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the three fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK)
(13). Soaps and detergents
14). Corrugated paper and paper boards, cartons, boxes and cases made from corrugated paper and paper boards
(15). Hollow glass bottles of a capacity exceeding 150 mis (0.15 litres), such as carboys, bottles and flasks
(16). Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated – corrugated
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(17). Ball point pen and parts, including refills (excluding tip) for Ball point pens, comprising the Ball point and ink-reservoir
The government also introduced a 2% green tax surcharge or excise duty on motor vehicles with engine size of 2009 cc – 3999 cc and 4000 cc – above.
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