Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has restricted the importation of poultry products, cement, pharmaceuticals, and selected agricultural goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The directive forms part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures aimed at protecting local industries and reducing import dependency.
The restriction covers frozen poultry, cement, pharmaceuticals, refined vegetable oil, sugar in retail packs, fertilizers, and selected agricultural and industrial products such as steel, glass bottles, and paper materials.
The policy applies to imports from non-ECOWAS countries, while trade within ECOWAS remains governed by regional trade agreements.
According to government policy direction, the measure is intended to boost local production, support domestic manufacturers, and improve self-sufficiency in key sectors including food, healthcare, and construction.
The policy is expected to support local industries but may lead to short-term price pressure and supply adjustments in affected sectors.
Nigeria has continued to implement import substitution policies aimed at strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign goods.
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