EU Probes Nigerian Seaports Over Suspected Counterfeit Trade in West Africa
The recently released 2025 EU Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries sheds light on a growing concern: Nigerian seaports are rapidly becoming central transit hubs for the importation and re-exportation of counterfeit goods. These goods range from pharmaceuticals and electronics to fashionable apparel. This development raises vital questions about consumer safety, public health, and the overall integrity of international trade.
Within the report's findings,…