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Cannabis and hemp laws
Nigeria
Cannabis illegal under the Indian Hemp Act 1966; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Nigeria?
Recreational and medical marijuana are illegal in Nigeria. The Indian Hemp Act 1966 and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004) prohibit cultivation, possession, sale, import, and export of cannabis without exception.
Is CBD legal in Nigeria?
CBD is illegal in Nigeria. The NDLEA Act and the Indian Hemp Act treat all cannabis derivatives, including non-psychoactive cannabidiol, as controlled substances.
Is hemp legal in Nigeria?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Nigeria. The Indian Hemp Act 1966 makes no distinction between low-THC and drug-type Cannabis sativa, so cultivation of any cannabis plant is treated as a criminal offense under Section 10 of the NDLEA Act.
Can you travel to Nigeria with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Indian hemp is banned outright; NDLEA seizes cannabis seeds as contraband and no hemp or reform bill has passed.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Indian Hemp Act 1966 and the NDLEA Act (Cap. N30, LFN 2004) prohibit cultivation, possession, sale, import and export of cannabis with no low-THC carve-out; Section 19 of the NDLEA Act prescribes 15–25 years for cultivation and Section 11 up to life imprisonment for trafficking. NDLEA operations routinely log cannabis seeds as seized contraband — for example, 9 kg of seeds in a 2026 Edo State raid — confirming seeds are enforced against alongside plant material. NAFDAC has not registered hemp seed products and no federal hemp pilot exists; reform proposals had not become law as of mid-2026.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.