EU Flags Nigerian Ports in Global Counterfeit Trade Crackdown

  • Nigerian ports identified as key transit points for counterfeit goods, including electronics and fashion
  • Public health concerns rise over fake pharmaceuticals entering West Africa
  • IP enforcement in Nigeria hindered by legal delays and weak institutional capacity
  • EU urges Nigeria to ratify international IP treaties to improve compliance
  • Ongoing IP issues may threaten Nigeria’s regional trade relations and global partnerships