FG Bans Importation of Cement, Poultry Foods, Pharmaceutical Products From Countries Outside ECOWAS

FG bans importation of cement, poultry foods, pharmaceutical products from countries outside ECOWAS

The federal government has banned the importation of poultry foods, cement, pharmaceutical and agricultural products from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).   According to a circular by the federal ministry of finance, signed by Wale Edun, the minister of finance, dated April 1, 2026, and seen by TheCable, the products are part of 17 items on a revised import prohibition list.   “Import Prohibition list (Tr…

“Forex Control” — FG Bans Importation Of Frozen Poultry, Cement, Detergents, Drugs, Food, Consumer Goods To Boost Local Production

The federal government has released an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, signaling a firm stance on the protection of domestic industries and the management of foreign exchange. The Revised Import Prohibition List, dated April 1, 2026, details seventeen major categories of goods that are now strictly barred from entering the country through any port of entry. This latest directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance carries significan…

FG Prohibits Importation of Paracetamol, Aspirin, Other Drugs

The Federal Government has unveiled a revised list of prohibited imports, reinforcing its push to protect local industries and conserve foreign exchange. The updated directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and dated April 1, 2026, outlines seventeen categories of goods now barred from entry through all ports, with wide-ranging implications for importers, clearing […] The post FG Prohibits Importation of Paracetamol, Aspirin, Other D…