Toxic Agrochemicals Entered Nigeria Despite Ban

OCCRP reports that, despite Nigerian bans on atrazine (2024) and paraquat (2023), at least 37 shipments arrived in 2024, largely via subsidiaries of local Chinese firms, and continued to be widely available. NAFDAC stated it allowed some delayed shipments under a moratorium ending in 2024, a move criticized by advocacy groups and academics who argue it contradicts prior public statements and weakens enforcement, raising concerns about public health and regulatory integrity.