UAE to Nigeria Freight

Ship UAE
to Nigeria.
West Africa.

Air freight, sea freight and courier from UAE to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and all Nigeria. Full Nigeria Customs Service NCS clearance, SON and NAFDAC compliance guidance.

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Daily departures from UAE
Lagos, Nigeria — Dazro Logistics
Lagos, Nigeria
Air freight 6–8 hours Dubai to Lagos
6–8 hrs
Air DXB–LOS
Sea
Via Apapa Port
NCS
Customs
All Nigeria
Coverage
Why Dazro for Nigeria

The best route from UAE to Nigeria

Air freight Nigeria Lagos
6–8 Hour Air Route
Dubai to Lagos Murtala Muhammed LOS in 6–8 hours. Daily flights with multiple airlines. Fastest option for time-sensitive cargo.
Apapa port Lagos Nigeria
Apapa Port Lagos
Jebel Ali to Apapa Port Lagos takes 16–22 days. Nigeria's busiest commercial port handling the majority of container imports.
Nigeria customs NCS
NCS Customs Clearance
Full Nigeria Customs Service clearance at Lagos and all entry points. NAFDAC, SON and product compliance coordination included.
Services

All shipping options — UAE to Nigeria

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Air Freight

Daily air cargo Dubai DXB to Lagos LOS and Abuja ABV. Best option for high-value cargo, documents and time-sensitive goods. Multiple airlines on this route.

6–8 Hours

Sea Freight FCL

Full containers Jebel Ali to Apapa Port Lagos and Tin Can Island Port. 16–22 day transit. Best for bulk and cost-sensitive cargo.

16–22 Days

Sea Freight LCL

LCL consolidations to Lagos Apapa. Cost-effective for shipments under 10 CBM. Weekly sailings from Jebel Ali to West Africa.

20–26 Days

Courier Services

DHL, FedEx and Aramex door-to-door courier UAE to Nigeria. Best for parcels, documents and small cargo under 70 KG.

3–5 Days

NCS Customs Clearance

Full Nigeria Customs Service clearance at Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can and Abuja airports. Pre-arrival documentation, Form M and NAFDAC coordination.

Arranged

UAE VAT Invoicing

UAE VAT 5%, TRN 105074443000001, FTA QR code on every invoice. Nigeria Form M and Combined Certificate of Value documentation prepared.

FTA Compliant
Services Overview

All services — UAE to Nigeria

ServiceTransitTrackingCustomsVAT Invoice
Air Freight1–7 days✓✓✓
Sea Freight FCLRoute specific✓✓✓
Sea Freight LCLRoute specific✓✓✓
Courier DHL/FedEx2–7 days✓✓✓
Customs ClearanceSame day—✓✓
Active Routes

UAE to Nigeria corridors

RouteModeTimeFreq.
Dubai DXB → Lagos LOSAir6–8 hrsDaily
Dubai DXB → Abuja ABVAir6–8 hrsDaily
Jebel Ali → Apapa LagosSea16–22 daysWeekly
UAE → Lagos DHLCourier3–5 daysDaily
LCL → Lagos ApapaSea20–26 daysWeekly
How It Works

Ship UAE to Nigeria in 5 steps

1
Enquiry
WhatsApp or form
2
Quote
Rate in 2–4 hours
3
Booking
Collection arranged
4
Customs
Export & import
5
Delivered
Door-to-door + invoice
Why Dazro

What sets us apart

NCS Import Expertise
Nigeria Customs Service clearance at Apapa, Tin Can and all Nigerian ports is complex. Our team has experience with Form M, Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) and all NCS documentation requirements.
NAFDAC Coordination
Food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices require NAFDAC registration before import. Dazro coordinates NAFDAC requirements and pre-import inspections.
SON Standards Compliance
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requires conformity assessment for regulated goods before import. We coordinate SONCAP (SON Conformity Assessment Programme) certificates.
WhatsApp First
Get your Nigeria freight quote on WhatsApp +971 50 510 7406. Instant responses during UAE business hours.
All Nigeria Cities
Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Enugu and all Nigerian cities covered via our Nigerian delivery partner network.
FTA-Compliant Invoicing
UAE VAT 5%, TRN 105074443000001, FTA QR code. Nigeria Form M and Combined Certificate of Value documentation prepared alongside.
FAQ

UAE to Nigeria — common questions

Dubai to Lagos Murtala Muhammed LOS takes 6–8 hours flight time. Door-to-door delivery including Nigeria customs clearance is typically 4–7 business days. Air freight is the preferred mode for high-value cargo, electronics and time-sensitive goods to Nigeria.
Form M is a mandatory pre-import documentation requirement for all commercial imports into Nigeria above a minimum value. It must be opened by the Nigerian importer at a Nigerian bank before goods are shipped. Dazro advises importers on Form M requirements at the quoting stage.
NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) regulates food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and chemicals imported into Nigeria. These products must be NAFDAC-registered before they can be imported commercially. Dazro coordinates NAFDAC compliance.
SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme) is a mandatory pre-shipment inspection programme for regulated goods including electronics, electrical equipment, building materials and other consumer goods. A SONCAP certificate must be obtained before goods can be cleared at Nigerian customs.
Jebel Ali to Apapa Port Lagos takes 16–22 days on direct service. LCL shipments add 4–7 days. Nigerian ports are known for congestion — Dazro files pre-arrival documentation early to minimise port delays.
Trade Insights

Nigeria — logistics overview

UAE–Nigeria Trade Relationship

Nigeria and UAE have significant bilateral trade exceeding $10 billion annually. Nigeria is UAE's largest trading partner in West Africa. The large Nigerian diaspora in UAE drives both personal and commercial freight. Key UAE exports to Nigeria include petroleum products, chemicals, food, machinery and consumer goods.

Lagos is West Africa's largest city and commercial hub. The Apapa Port complex handles the majority of Nigeria's container imports. Dazro has established relationships with licensed Nigerian customs clearing agents at all major Nigerian ports.

Nigeria Customs NCS Import Process

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) manages all imports through the Nigeria Single Window (NSW) platform. Commercial imports require a Form M (opened by importer at Nigerian bank), Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR), and all product-specific certifications before goods can be released.

Nigeria applies import duties ranging from 0% to 35% depending on goods category, plus a 7.5% VAT and other levies. Combined Import Adjustment Tax (CIAT) and other levies can significantly increase the total cost of imports. Dazro provides full duty and levy breakdown at quoting stage.

Nigerian Ports & Airports for UAE Cargo

Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port in Lagos handle the majority of Nigeria's container imports. Both are managed by Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Port congestion is a recurring challenge — pre-filing of documentation is essential. Calabar Port serves Southeast Nigeria.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos is Nigeria's busiest cargo airport. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja handles growing cargo volumes. Both airports have direct cargo connections to Dubai DXB via multiple airlines.

Nigerian Import Regulations & Compliance

Nigeria has a list of prohibited and restricted import items. Prohibited items include certain used vehicles over 15 years, used tyres, and various consumer goods. Restricted items require specific permits — pharmaceuticals need NAFDAC approval, food products need NAFDAC registration.

SON regulates product standards — most consumer goods require SONCAP certificates before Nigerian customs release. Electronics, building materials, household goods, and automotive parts are among the SON-regulated categories. Dazro conducts compliance pre-checks on all Nigeria-bound shipments.

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Air freight · Sea freight · NCS customs · NAFDAC and SON compliance · Lagos, Abuja, all Nigeria.

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