It’s normal to see Nigerian Customs
Officers at every International Airport
in the country. If you are returning to
Nigeria from overseas with a light or
heavy baggage, you will be searched
thoroughly to make sure you are not
carrying forbidden or restricted items.
Every Nigerian love souvenirs, they
buy and carry as much as they can.
An unforgettable journey isn’t perfect
without taking some souvenirs home
for our families and friends. However,
you should be careful with things that
could land you in trouble at the point of
entry, as Nigerian customs have
special ways of searching for
prohibited items in your baggage.
If you want to save yourself some
good money, time and from
embarrassment at the airport, here
are 10 things Nigerian customs must
not find in your baggage:
1. Fresh or Preserved Foods
Am not sure people would want to
carry fresh fruits and vegetables,
cereals and eggs, and persevered
foods all the way from another country
to Nigeria. However, such items are
prohibited.
2. Jewellery and Precious
Metal
No Nigerian will ever want to skimp on
keepsakes like jewellery, however, it
is advisable to be careful on the type
of jewellery you buy when you travel.
Precious metals or stones are quite
expensive. If you are travelling with
them, it is better to declare to the
customs on arrival.
3. Hard Drugs
Checking baggages for hard drugs and
cocaine has become the main reason
why security is so tight and strict at
the International airport. Bodies and
baggages are thoroughly searched for
hard drugs and cocaine and if it is
discovered on your body or in your
bag, you will be arrested by the Law
Enforcement and may end up in jail.
4. Guns, Firearms and
Explosives
All firearms and ammunition are
prohibited in carry-on and checked
baggage. You are not permitted to
carry explosives too. If you are
carrying a gun, it is better to declare
at the point of entry and you must
have permits for the ammunition.
5. Sharp Objects
Sharp objects, which are capable of
causing injury are things Nigerian
customs must not find in your
baggage. Knifes, hatchets, arrows and
darts etc. are not allowed.
6. Money
Money Laundering in Nigeria is a
crime. Therefore if you are carrying a
cash value exceeding $5, 000, you
may be prosecuted.
7. Gifts and Souvenirs
Exceeding a Value of
N50,000.00
Gifts and souvenirs exceeding a value
of N50, 000 are prohibited items;
excluding items like camera,
smartphones and other luxury goods.
8. Pharmaceutical
products
Even though, some pharmaceutical
products can be carried in a checked
baggage, when such products are in
bulk, they may be seized.
9. Beer, Stout and Sparkling
Wine
Imported beer, stout and sparkling
wines should not be in your baggage
as the Nigerian customs will seized
them.
10. Live Animals
Live Animals such as dogs and cats
must be accompanied by rabies and
health certificate issued by a certified
veterinary. Other types of live or dead
animals are prohibited.
It’s very important to check your bags
prior to travelling to make sure you
are not carrying any prohibited or
restricted item. For more information
on prohibition and restricted items,
visit the Nigeria Custom Service.

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