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FG Bans Importation of Frozen Poultry, Cement, Detergents, Paracetamol

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April 19, 2026
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The Federal Government has released a new list of goods that cannot be brought into Nigeria from any country outside the West African region.

The ban, which took effect on April 1, 2026, covers 17 different product categories and is part of a broader effort to support local industries and reduce pressure on the nation’s foreign currency reserves.

The Ministry of Finance issued the revised prohibition list following approval from President Bola Tinubu as part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures. Finance Minister Wale Edun signed the directive, which applies specifically to imports from non-ECOWAS member states.

Among the most notable items on the banned list are several common medicines. Nigerians can no longer import paracetamol in tablet or syrup form.

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Other drugs now prohibited include metronidazole, chloroquine, cotrimoxazole, aspirin, folic acid, and multivitamin capsules. Medical ointments containing penicillin or gentamycin are also affected. The only pharmaceutical product still banned from earlier rules is pharmaceutical waste.

The government explained that the medicine ban is meant to force Nigeria’s domestic drug manufacturers to step up production. Officials believe this will reduce the country’s reliance on imported health products and help conserve foreign exchange.

Frozen poultry products of all kinds remain barred from entry. This includes live chickens, dead chickens, and any processed chicken products. Pork, beef, and bird eggs are also on the prohibition list. However, the government made one exception: hatching eggs brought in for research or breeding purposes can still enter the country.

Bagged cement is also banned. The government has kept this restriction in place to protect local cement manufacturers. Fertilizers of the NPK 15:15:15 variety and similar blends cannot be imported either.

Household products face major restrictions as well. Soap and detergents packaged for retail sale are now prohibited. This includes all organic surface-active products commonly used for cleaning. Tomato paste and whole tomatoes sold in retail packaging cannot be imported. The same applies to bottled water and carbonated drinks in retail sizes.

Sugar for household use, whether cane or beet sugar with added flavoring or coloring, is also banned. Cooking oils sold in containers of five litres or less, including palm oil, soya-bean oil, and sunflower oil, are prohibited. Industrial buyers can still bring in crude vegetable oil and certain hydrogenated fats.

The packaging industry is affected by a ban on corrugated paper, paper boards, and cartons. Glass bottle imports are restricted to those smaller than 150 millilitres. Steel sheets wider than 600 millimetres, specifically the corrugated type used for roofing, cannot be imported.

Even writing instruments are on the list. Ballpoint pens and refills are banned, though the government allows importers to bring in pen tips separately. Chocolate products in blocks or bars weighing more than two kilograms are also prohibited, along with cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and cocoa cakes.

The Nigeria Customs Service has already begun enforcing the new rules. In recent weeks, the Adamawa-Taraba Command seized prohibited items valued at approximately N98 million, including unregistered drugs. The Kano/Jigawa Command intercepted goods worth over N1.018 billion between January and March of this year. Those seizures included pharmaceutical products and imported spaghetti, both of which appear on the prohibition schedule.

The government also introduced an import adjustment tax on 192 tariff lines and reduced duties on 127 other items to support sectors deemed critical to the economy. Importers who bring in any of the banned goods risk having their shipments seized and face legal penalties under customs regulations.

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