![\"PReserved](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/PReserved-foods.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
2. Jewellery and Precious Metals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"8e94fd0c83000ce87920c33e16a0140b\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/8e94fd0c83000ce87920c33e16a0140b.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Azh.kz<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nNo Nigerian will ever want to skimp on keepsakes like jewellery, however,\u00a0it is advisable to be careful on the type of jewellery you buy when you travel. Precious metals or\u00a0stones are quite expensive. If you are travelling with them, it is better to declare to the customs on arrival.<\/p>\n
3. Hard Drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Just](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Just-say-no-to-hard-drugs.gif\")
<\/p>\n
Checking baggages for hard drugs and cocaine has become the main reason why security is so tight and strict\u00a0at 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.<\/p>\n
4. Guns, Firearms and Explosives<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Gun](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Gun-meme.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Reddit<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nAll 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.<\/p>\n
5. Sharp Objects<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/No_sharp_objects_sign.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Sharp objects, which are capable of causing injury are\u00a0things Nigerian customs must not find in your baggage.\u00a0Knifes,\u00a0hatchets, arrows and darts etc. are not allowed.<\/p>\n
6. Money<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Funny](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Funny-Memes.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Money Laundering in Nigeria is a crime. Therefore if you are carrying a cash value exceeding $5, 000, you may be prosecuted.<\/p>\n
7. Gifts and Souvenirs Exceeding a Value of N50,000.00<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nGifts and souvenirs exceeding a value of N50, 000 are prohibited items; excluding items like camera, smartphones and other luxury goods.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Pharmaceutical](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Pharmaceutical-products.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Even though, some pharmaceutical products can\u00a0be carried in a\u00a0checked baggage, when such products are in bulk, they may be seized.<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0Beer, Stout and Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Beer,](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Beer-Stout-and-sparkling-wine.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Baby](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Baby-Tiger-in-the-baggage.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\nNo Nigerian will ever want to skimp on keepsakes like jewellery, however,\u00a0it is advisable to be careful on the type of jewellery you buy when you travel. Precious metals or\u00a0stones are quite expensive. If you are travelling with them, it is better to declare to the customs on arrival.<\/p>\n
3. Hard Drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Checking baggages for hard drugs and cocaine has become the main reason why security is so tight and strict\u00a0at 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.<\/p>\n
4. Guns, Firearms and Explosives<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Reddit<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nAll 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.<\/p>\n
5. Sharp Objects<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sharp objects, which are capable of causing injury are\u00a0things Nigerian customs must not find in your baggage.\u00a0Knifes,\u00a0hatchets, arrows and darts etc. are not allowed.<\/p>\n
6. Money<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Money Laundering in Nigeria is a crime. Therefore if you are carrying a cash value exceeding $5, 000, you may be prosecuted.<\/p>\n
7. Gifts and Souvenirs Exceeding a Value of N50,000.00<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nGifts and souvenirs exceeding a value of N50, 000 are prohibited items; excluding items like camera, smartphones and other luxury goods.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Even though, some pharmaceutical products can\u00a0be carried in a\u00a0checked baggage, when such products are in bulk, they may be seized.<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0Beer, Stout and Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Reddit<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nAll 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.<\/p>\n
5. Sharp Objects<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sharp objects, which are capable of causing injury are\u00a0things Nigerian customs must not find in your baggage.\u00a0Knifes,\u00a0hatchets, arrows and darts etc. are not allowed.<\/p>\n
6. Money<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Money Laundering in Nigeria is a crime. Therefore if you are carrying a cash value exceeding $5, 000, you may be prosecuted.<\/p>\n
7. Gifts and Souvenirs Exceeding a Value of N50,000.00<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nGifts and souvenirs exceeding a value of N50, 000 are prohibited items; excluding items like camera, smartphones and other luxury goods.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Even though, some pharmaceutical products can\u00a0be carried in a\u00a0checked baggage, when such products are in bulk, they may be seized.<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0Beer, Stout and Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n
Sharp objects, which are capable of causing injury are\u00a0things Nigerian customs must not find in your baggage.\u00a0Knifes,\u00a0hatchets, arrows and darts etc. are not allowed.<\/p>\n
6. Money<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Money Laundering in Nigeria is a crime. Therefore if you are carrying a cash value exceeding $5, 000, you may be prosecuted.<\/p>\n
7. Gifts and Souvenirs Exceeding a Value of N50,000.00<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nGifts and souvenirs exceeding a value of N50, 000 are prohibited items; excluding items like camera, smartphones and other luxury goods.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Even though, some pharmaceutical products can\u00a0be carried in a\u00a0checked baggage, when such products are in bulk, they may be seized.<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0Beer, Stout and Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\nGifts and souvenirs exceeding a value of N50, 000 are prohibited items; excluding items like camera, smartphones and other luxury goods.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Even though, some pharmaceutical products can\u00a0be carried in a\u00a0checked baggage, when such products are in bulk, they may be seized.<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0Beer, Stout and Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Travelphotodiary.com<\/span><\/h5>\nImported beer, stout and sparkling wines should not be in your baggage as the Nigerian customs will\u00a0seized them.<\/p>\n
10. Live Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n
Photo Source: Buzzfeed<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nLive 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\u00a0prohibited.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s very important to check\u00a0your bags prior to travelling to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted item.\u00a0For more information on prohibition and restricted items, visit the Nigeria Custom Service<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\nDid we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Did we miss any prohibited item you know? Share with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"