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Customs & Duties Guides
7 guides on customs & duties — practical, honest advice from the Precebol team.
Air Waybill (AWB) Explained for Nigeria Cargo
The Air Waybill is the contract and tracking document behind every air freight shipment to Nigeria. Here is what it is, how the number works, and why it is not the same as a Bill of Lading.
Bill of Lading Explained: A Guide for Nigeria Shippers
The Bill of Lading is the single most important document in sea freight — it is your receipt, your contract, and your title to the goods all at once. Here is what it means for a UK to Nigeria shipment.
Form M Nigeria: The Complete Guide for UK Shippers
If you are sending commercial goods to Nigeria, Form M is the single most important document in the process — and the one most first-time importers get wrong. Here is exactly what it is, who needs it, and how it fits into your shipment.
NAFDAC Regulations: What UK Shippers Must Know
Food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, and chemicals are all regulated by NAFDAC when they enter Nigeria. Get it wrong and your shipment is seized. Here is what every UK sender needs to know before packing a barrel.
What Documents Do You Need to Ship Goods from the UK to Nigeria?
Customs documentation is what separates a smooth shipment from a weeks-long hold at Apapa. The paperwork needed depends on whether you're sending personal effects, commercial goods, or a vehicle — and some of it is the sender's responsibility.
Nigeria Customs Import Duty Rates 2026: What You'll Actually Pay on Goods from the UK
Nigerian import duty is one of the biggest unknowns for people sending goods from the UK. This guide breaks down exactly how the Nigerian Customs Service calculates what you owe — with a worked example.
Understanding SONCAP Certification: What It Is and Which Products Need It
SONCAP is a Nigerian conformity certification requirement for certain product categories — and goods arriving without it can be held or seized at Apapa. If you're shipping electronics, appliances, or cables from the UK to Nigeria, here's what you need to know.
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