REGIONAL•October 2, 2026
IMPORTING FROM CHINA TO WEST AFRICA: THE REGIONAL GUIDE
Compare customs systems, ports, currencies and ECOWAS duty across Nigeria, Ghana, Francophone West Africa and Cameroon.
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Practical guides on sourcing, supplier payments, freight and customs for importing from China to Nigeria and West Africa.
PILLAR GUIDEUpdated October 2026•22 min read
CHINA TO NIGERIA TRADE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOURCING, IMPORTING, SHIPPING, RMB PAYMENTS AND CUSTOMS
The complete guide for Nigerian businesses importing from China. Source on 1688, verify factories, pay suppliers in RMB, choose air or sea freight, and clear customs at Lagos ports.
Covers: 1688 sourcing, factory checks, RMB payments, air & sea freight, customs clearance
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LOGISTICS•September 26, 2026
NIGERIA CUSTOMS CLEARANCE: FORM M, PAAR AND DUTY
A step-by-step guide to clearing imports at Nigerian ports, from Form M and PAAR to SONCAP, NAFDAC and ECOWAS duty bands.
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SETTLEMENT•September 20, 2026
HOW TO PAY CHINESE SUPPLIERS FROM WEST AFRICA
Accepted payment methods, the documents that keep a payment compliant, and how to avoid losing money to fraud.
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SOURCING•September 12, 2026
HOW TO VET CHINESE SUPPLIERS IN GUANGZHOU
Find and check suppliers before you pay: 1688 vs Alibaba, telling a factory from a trader, samples and red flags.
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