Summary: Strictly Prohibited Goods
Items strictly prohibited from air freight to Nigeria include: standalone power banks, loose lithium batteries, liquids, perfumes, aerosols, narcotics, prescription drugs, firearms, explosives, perishable foods, counterfeit goods, currency/cash, and hazardous chemicals.
Comprehensive Restricted & Prohibited Items Checklist
❌ Strictly Prohibited (Air Cargo)
- • Loose lithium batteries & power banks
- • Perfumes, colognes & aerosol sprays
- • Cash, currency, gold & bullion
- • Prescription medicines & narcotics
- • Firearms, ammunition & explosives
- • Perishable meat, fish & fresh dairy
⚠️ Restricted (Requires Approval)
- • Regulated medical equipment (NAFDAC)
- • Chemicals & industrial reagents
- • Commercial packaged food (SONCAP)
- • Telecommunications hardware (NCC)
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