The Federal Government has banned the importation of 17 categories of goods, including cement, frozen poultry, and detergents, as part of its 2026 fiscal policy measures.
The Federal Government has placed a ban on the importation of 17 categories of goods into the country as part of its 2026 fiscal measures and tariff amendments. The directive, contained in a circular dated April 1, 2026, was signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. According to the document, the affected items—largely imported from non-ECOWAS countries—are included in a revised import prohibition list covering a broader set of 127 items.
Among the prohibited goods are live or dead birds, including frozen poultry; pork and beef products; bird eggs (excluding those for breeding and research); refined and crude vegetable oils; sugar and cocoa products; tomatoes in all forms; and non-alcoholic beverages such as flavoured or sugared water. Other items on the list include bagged cement, medicaments and waste pharmaceuticals, NPK fertilisers, soaps and detergents, corrugated paper materials, hollow glass bottles exceeding 150ml capacity, flat-rolled iron or steel products, and ballpoint pens and refills.
The government said the move is aimed at strengthening local production, regulating imports, and aligning with broader economic reforms. The revised policy is expected to impact trade flows and domestic industries, particularly in manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer goods, as authorities seek to reduce reliance on imports and encourage self-sufficiency.
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