- Importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders have been banned by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles.
- The Ban is sequel to a Presidential Directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria Sea Ports only. The order takes effect from 1st January 2017.
- The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of Rice, whose imports have been banned through the land Borders since April 2016.
- Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilize the grace period up till 31st December 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed in neighbouring Ports.
