Is medical marijuana legal in this jurisdiction?
No.
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Nigeria Cannabis Guide Guide
- Date posted:
- 29/06/2023
- Last update:
- 29/06/2023
1.1. Please describe the licensing requirements to grow (fees, process, restrictions, etc.).
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1.2. Please describe the licensing requirements to manufacture products.
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1.3. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products to other re-sellers.
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1.4. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products directly to consumers.
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1.5. Please describe the limitations on purchasing and marketing.
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1.6. Please describe the regulations around potency, formulation, and combining with other products.
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1.7. Are there municipal, regional, provincial, or other licenses required?
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1.8. What industries have been most impacted by the legalization of medical marijuana and how?
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Is recreational marijuana legal in your jurisdiction?
No.
2.1. Please describe the licensing requirements to grow (fees, process, restrictions, etc.).
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2.2. Please describe the licensing requirements to manufacture products.
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2.3. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products to other re-sellers.
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2.4. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products directly to consumers.
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2.5. Please describe the limitations on purchasing and marketing.
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2.6. Please describe the regulations around potency, formulation, and combining with other products.
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2.7. Are there municipal, regional, provincial, or other licenses required?
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2.8. What industries have been most impacted by the legalization of recreational marijuana and how?
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Is hemp legal in your jurisdiction?
No, hemp is not legal in Nigeria. Indian hemp is made illegal by the Indian Hemp Act in Nigeria, which outlaws the planting and cultivation of Indian hemp, the unlawful importation or sale of Indian hemp, the exportation of Indian hemp, as well as the smoking or unlawful possession of hemp.
3.1. Please describe the licensing requirements to grow (fees, process, restrictions, etc.).
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3.2. Please describe the licensing requirements to manufacture products.
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3.3. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products to other re-sellers.
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3.4. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products directly to consumers.
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3.5. Please describe the limitations on purchasing and marketing.
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3.6. Please describe the regulations around potency, formulation, and combining with other products.
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3.7. Are there municipal, regional, provincial, or other licenses required?
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3.8. What industries have been most impacted by the legalization of hemp and how?
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Is CBD legal in your jurisdiction?
No, CBD is not legal in Nigeria.
4.1. Please describe the licensing requirements to grow (fees, process, restrictions, etc.).
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4.2. Please describe the licensing requirements to manufacture products.
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4.3. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products to other re-sellers.
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4.4. Please describe the licensing requirements to distribute products directly to consumers.
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4.5. Please describe the limitations on purchasing and marketing.
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4.6. Please describe the regulations around potency, formulation, and combining with other products.
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4.7. Are there municipal, regional, provincial, or other licenses required?
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4.8. What industries have been most impacted by the legalization of hemp and how?
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What is the agency (are the agencies) and relevant laws in this jurisdiction responsible for regulating cannabis and cannabis-related products?
The administration and enforcement of cannabis and cannabis related products in Nigeria is guided by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The agency also supports the coordination of all drug laws and enforcement functions.
The relevant law guiding cannabis and related drugs in Nigeria is the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act. Additionally, the Indian Hemp Act of 1966 also pushes against the cultivation, purchase, sale, and use of hemp in Nigeria.
Are there any special financial incentives to spur cannabis industry development?
No.
Are there special tax considerations related to cannabis commerce, not described above?
No.
Are there any specific investment limitations related to cannabis commerce, not described above?
No.
If any of the above are illegal or highly regulated, what are the prospects for adoption or loosening of restrictions? How would this be accomplished (legislature, regulation, voter initiative, courts, etc.)?
The prospects of loosening restrictions in Nigeria are low, owing to the religious and moral composition of the country. However, while cannabis is highly restricted, Nigeria remains one of the highest countries in terms of cannabis use, according to a survey report jointly conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in 2019 covering six southwestern states (Edo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo) considered to have the highest concentrations of cannabis cultivation spread across a estimation of 8,900 hectares of lands. Hence, through lobbying and policy implementation, a slight possibility arises with regards to the adoption or loosening of restrictions in Nigeria.
What do you consider to be the top recent cannabis developments in this jurisdiction?
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What do you consider will be the top cannabis developments in the next year in this jurisdiction?
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Please share any other issues relevant to doing business in the cannabis industry in this jurisdiction.
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Disclaimer: This guide contains summaries of general principles of law. It is not a substitute for specific legal advice and should not be relied upon in relation to the application of the law or subject matter covered.