Attention: Nigeria Government have banned the following product

As a result of the need to promote development in certain sectors of the economy, the Federal Government has decided to slash import duties on some important items.

Also, the importation of some items were banned in a bid to allow local businesses thrive and do well.

This implies that local producers will have the chance to expand their businesses as their sales will inspire others to set up and start production.

However, below are some of the goods on the list of banned items:

1. Refined vegetable oil

2. Cocoa butter

3. Spaghetti/noodles

4. Fruit juice in retail packs

5. Bagged cement

6. Soaps and detergent

7. Mosquito repellent coils

8. Corrugated paper and paper boards

9. Telephone recharge cards and vouchers

10. Carpets and rugs

11. All types of footwear, bags and suitcases

12. Used motor vehicles above 15 years from year of manufacture.

13. Live or dead birds

14. Water

15. Liquid dietary supplements

16. Pain relief pills like paracetamol tablets and syrup

17. Chloroquine tablets and syrup