Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has introduced a sweeping import ban on 17 categories of goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in a major policy shift designed to protect local industries and promote regional trade. The prohibition, signed by Finance Minister Wale Edun and effective from April 1, … Continue reading Nigeria Bans Imports of Poultry, Cement and Many Other Goods from Outside ECOWAS