Nigeria ICTN

Mandatory document for all ports in Nigeria.

Are you planning to ship goods to Nigeria? Don’t forget the ICTN. It’s a mandatory requirement enforced by the Nigerian Government to improve cargo monitoring, security, and transparency at all ports.

By obtaining your ICTN/ECTN in advance, you ensure full compliance with Nigeria’s shipping regulations, avoiding costly fines and unnecessary delays. Secure your ICTN today and keep your shipment on track.

Disclaimer: Please confirm with your importer or customs agent in Nigeria whether the ICTN/ECTN is required for your shipment. Fees for processing the certificate are non-refundable once started. We are not liable for issues after the pre-validation stage.

This country’s ECTN procedure has been temporarily suspended.

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    Nigeria ECTN Certificate

    At this time, ECTN for Nigeria is not required. The previous and ineffective shipment certificate for Nigeria is ENS. However, it is anticipated that CTN will be decided to resume operations with the joint initiative of the Nigerian government and PORT council regulations.

    Certificate Requirements

    Which documents are required for Nigeria ICTN?

    Nigeria ICTN Certificate
    The following documents are mandatory for the Nigeria ICTN certificate.

    • Bill of lading
    • Commercial Invoice
    • Freight invoice (if not included in Commercial Invoice)

    To start the certification process, send PDF versions of the required documents to info@globalctn.com. For the issuance of BSC certifications, hard copies are not required.

    Please make sure you send the final documents that don’t require revisions. After the certificates have been validated, a penalty cost will be applied for revisions.

    Please note that regulations may change. We recommend verifying the most up-to-date, country-specific requirements by contacting our team via email.

    General FAQs

    What Are ENS And ACD Documents?

    ENS stands for Entry Summary Number.
    ACD stands for Cargo Pre-declaration.

    What Happens If I Want To Export To Nigeria But I Don't Have The CTN Certificate?

    Goods cannot enter Nigerian customs and will be subject to fines like demurrage. Trade will be difficult for importers, lead to disagreements between exporters and importers, and result in a loss of profit in terms of the value of the commodities and transportation costs.