Nigeria Will Impose Tighter Restrictions On Used Car Imports Starting in 2026, With Pre-export Certification Becoming An Absolute Non-negotiable Requirement

    There's a Nigerian automotive regulatory body called the NADDC. Starting in 2026, it will roll out a new set of rules governing used vehicles and end-of-life vehicles. The goals are twofold: to keep clapped-out foreign cars from flooding the country, while also boosting local employment and driving domestic manufacturing initiatives.

Key Highlights of Nigeria's New Automotive Regulations
1. You can get cash for scrapping your old vehicle at an authorized recycling company, though a small disposal fee applies when you purchase a new replacement car.
2. For used car exports, official certification is mandatory prior to shipment, with all associated costs borne by the exporter. It is strictly prohibited to export end-of-life or scrapped vehicles.
3 .Local authorities are ramping up efforts to build out the electric vehicle sector-training specialized maintenance technicians, independently developing and manufacturing core components like tires and batteries, and rolling out a diverse lineup of EV models.
4. These policies are set to be upgraded into formal legislation. 2026 will mark a critical year for industry transformation, where compliant vehicle sources and comprehensive supporting services will become the key to competitive success.