The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the importation of several essential goods, including widely used drugs such as paracetamol and other painkillers. The decision is part of a revised import prohibition list aimed at strengthening local industries and reducing pressure on foreign exchange. The updated directive, released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, and dated April 1, 2026, outlines seventeen categories of items that are no longer allowed into the country through any port. Observers say the move signals a tougher stance by authorities as they push…
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