Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-II§34 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In 2014, after several years of negotiations, an EPA (economic partnership agreement) was concluded between the EU and West Africa, comprising 16 countries (ECOWAS member States and Mauritania) and two regional organizations (ECOWAS, WAEMU). The EPA with West Africa covers trade in goods and development cooperation. There is also the possibility for further negotiations on sustainable development, services, investment and other trade-related issues. In July 2014, the ECOWAS Heads of State endorsed the EPA and opened it up for signature by member States. As at May 2017, 13 out of 16 West African States have signed the Agreement. Only The Gambia, Nigeria and Mauritania have not yet signed.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-III§47 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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According to its Export Prohibition Act of 1989, Nigeria prohibits particular goods from being exported for purposes of domestic food security, value-added considerations, preservation of cultural heritage, and protection of the environment and wildlife. The list of goods has not changed during the period under review and includes: maize, timber (rough or sawn), raw hides and skin (including wet blue and all unfinished leather), scrap metals, unprocessed rubber latex and rubber lumps, artefacts and antiquities, and wildlife animals classified as endangered species and their products. Licences are required to export petroleum products.
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Wildlife
Environment
Endangered
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-III§53 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Measures |
Risk assessment |
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An investor interested in setting up an enterprise in one of Nigeria's EPZs is required to complete and submit an investor's application form along with the required documents such as four copies of feasibility studies, four copies of an environment impact assessment (EIA), a marketing strategy, sources of funding as well as a five-year financial projection plan.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-III§100 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Measures |
Quarantine requirements |
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The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It regulates enforcement of animal, fisheries and plant health measures in connection with imports and exports of agricultural products at the borders, with a view to minimizing the risk to agriculture, food safety and the environment. NAQS publishes, on its website, a list of products subject to NAQS controls. According to NAQS, this list is based on the result of risk analysis and will be revised periodically. NAQS operates a "single window" to electronically process documentation requirements (e.g. permit applications and issuance) and arrangements for border inspection of consignments.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-III§101 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Measures |
Import licences, Risk assessment |
Agriculture |
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Under the Animal Diseases (Control) Act, the importation of animals, animal products, hatching eggs, poultries, biologics, and infectious agents is prohibited unless a permit is granted from DVPCS (Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Service). Importers must apply to DVPCS for an International Veterinary Certificate (i.e. an import permit) for each batch of imports. For imports of live animals (including poultry) and animal products (including meat), a sanitary certificate from the veterinary authorities of exporting countries is a prerequisite document for application for an import permit. According to the authorities, Nigeria's sanitary requirements, standards and guidelines are based on the provisions of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code. Moreover, an import risk assessment is deemed necessary when higher standards are required. Once an import permit is granted, a copy of the permit will be forwarded to NAQS for enforcement at the borders.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-III§105 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements |
Agriculture |
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Nigeria prohibits imports of genetically modified products, except for research purposes. However, it is reported that in May 2016 Nigeria's National Biosafety Management Agency issued a permit for the commercial release of genetically modified cotton, and a permit for the confined field trial of genetically modified maize. There are no provisions on food ingredients containing genetically modified organisms.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-IV§24 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The Federal Government has exclusive responsibility for managing marine resources, and a shared responsibility with the states for the inland resources. The institutions involved include: the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF), through the Fisheries Resources Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) Unit; the Fish Quality Control and Assurance Service; the Fish Quarantine Service; the Lake and Lagoon Fisheries Management Unit; the Nigerian Navy; the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC); the Nigerian Ports Authority; the Inland Waterways Department; and the Departments of Fisheries at state level.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-IV§26 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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Forestry was one of the most developed subsectors within the Nigerian economy from the 1960s to the early 1970s. However, the oil surplus of the 1970s led to the exploitation of round logs for export until their ban in 1976. The over-exploitation of wood resources has impacted negatively on the development of the forest products industry. This coupled with the old age of equipment has resulted in the dwindling of Nigeria's forest industry.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-IV§27 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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There are five major wood industries in Nigeria: the saw mill, wood-based panel, furniture, safety match and wood treatment industries. Forestry production increased by 4.6% from 195.6 million cubic metres in 2013 to 204.5 million cubic metres in 2014. The growth was due to increased government support to the subsector and efforts to create awareness of the dangers of deforestation in the country. However, the deforestation rate in Nigeria is about 3.5% annually, about 350,000-400,000 hectares of forest land.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-IV§28 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
Sectors |
Ban/Prohibition |
Forestry |
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() Exports of timber (rough/sawn) are prohibited.
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