Nigeria Gains Zero-tariff Access To Chinese Market

Nigeria’s trade relationship with China is set for a major boost as a new zero-tariff policy on Nigerian exports to the Asian country is scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2026.

The development is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Nigerian businesses and further strengthen economic ties between both countries, whose bilateral trade volume exceeded $28bn in 2025.

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, announcing that all Nigerian goods exported to China would enjoy duty-free access under the new arrangement.

The envoy said, “On March 26th, China and Nigeria signed the framework agreement on economic partnership for shared development. So we are now working together to ensure the zero-tariff policy takes effect on May 1st.

That means starting from May 1st of this year, all Nigerian products, 100 per cent, will enjoy zero tariff when exported to China.”