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Full List: FG Bars Import of Poultry, Medicines, Cement from Non-ECOWAS Nations
BY GABRIEL MICHEAL—The Federal Government has prohibited the entry of poultry-related items, cement, medicines, and agricultural goods originating from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
In a directive released by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, authorities listed 17 categories of products now restricted from being brought in through the nation’s ports. The move is expected to significantly affect importers, freight handlers, and end users.
A key aspect of the directive is the broad limitation placed on pharmaceutical imports. The updated Trade Import Ban list applies specifically to selected goods coming from non-ECOWAS nations.
The directive also introduces an Import Adjustment Levy affecting 192 tariff classifications, with a plan for gradual removal in line with Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
According to the statement, beginning January 2027, these levies—except those on items under the AfCFTA’s 3 per cent category—will be reduced yearly until they are completely eliminated by 2036.
Additionally, the government confirmed that excise charges, including an environmental surcharge, will take effect from July 1, 2026, with a 90-day window provided for compliance.
The restricted items include:
- Poultry, whether alive or processed, including frozen varieties
- Pork and beef products, including parts such as liver, tongue, and shoulder
- Eggs, except those intended for breeding and research
- Processed vegetable oils, excluding certain types like linseed, castor, olive oil, and crude oils
- Sugar derived from cane or beet, including flavored or colored forms
- Cocoa-based products such as butter, powder, and cakes
- Tomatoes in all forms, including paste and concentrates
- Sweetened or flavored water and other non-alcoholic drinks
- Cement packaged in bags
- Various categories of medicines
- Discarded pharmaceutical products
- Fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK)
- Cleaning products such as soaps and detergents
- Corrugated paper materials including cartons and boxes
- Glass containers exceeding 0.15 litres in capacity
- Coated or plated iron and steel sheets measuring 600mm or more in width
- Ballpoint pens and their components, including ink refills (excluding tips)
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FAAN announces additional health screening measures, enhanced Ebola surveillance at Nigerian airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and other airport users that enhanced health surveillance measures have been activated across the country’s international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAAN said the measures were introduced in collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant agencies to strengthen preparedness and prevent possible health risks.
According to the authority, surveillance and passenger monitoring have been intensified, particularly for travellers arriving from high-risk regions.
“Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols,” the statement said.
FAAN noted that additional emergency response procedures have also been reinforced while airport personnel have undergone increased sensitisation as part of precautionary efforts.
The authority stressed that there is currently no confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria but said it remains vigilant in safeguarding public health and ensuring safe airport operations.
“FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations,” the agency stated.
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Passengers were also advised to remain calm, cooperate with health screening procedures and report any symptoms to health officials at the airports.
The development comes as health authorities across parts of Africa continue to monitor Ebola-related concerns and strengthen border surveillance to prevent cross-border transmission.
Nigeria’s aviation and health authorities have previously activated similar emergency screening measures during periods of global and regional disease outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier Ebola scares.
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