Nigeria Banning All Land Exports, Imports
Nigeria is no longer allowing imports and exports through its land borders, according to an Oct. 14 report by Ships and Ports. The country’s Customs comptroller-general, Hameed Ali, said goods can now only be shipped through the country’s air and…
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sea ports, which will allow security agencies to scan all imports. Ali said the change is aimed at ensuring that only safe and “certified” goods enter Nigeria, the report said. When asked if the new measures violate Nigerian citizens’ access to international trade, Ali said “when it comes to security, all laws take back a seat (sic).”