List of Prohibited Items On Flight In Nigeria: Before you board a commercial aircraft for any of the country’s domestic flights, you should be informed of the prohibited items that are not allowed in your luggage or in your possession.
According to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), these prohibited items can cause your flight to be delayed, denied, or even arrested. If these things are discovered in your possession, they may be confiscated by airport officials or the agency in charge of examining luggage.
Please keep in mind that any commodity that, by definition, could cause property damage or injury to people boarding a plane in the country will not be permitted when inspected.
The things mentioned below are prohibited on domestic flights in Nigeria, according to FAAN.
Objects with Sharp Points
These are devices, weapons, and equipment that, when used incorrectly, can inflict injury or death to persons. Except for hypodermic syringes with an appropriate medical certificate.
The following sharp objects are prohibited:
Dangerous Chemicals
- Radioactive chemicals (isotopic samples)
- Poisons
- Paint sprays cans, warfarin, spellable batteries, spray paints, tear gas
- Chlorine of all kinds.
Sharp Objects
- Screwdrivers
- Knitting and crochet needle
- Swords
- Scissors (metal/plastic)
- Razor blades
- Knives
- Axes
- Ice picks
- Box cutters
Sporting Accessories
- Spear gums
- Ski poles
- Snooker or pool cues
- Billiard
- Lacrosse sticks
- Hockey sticks
- Darts
- Golf clubs,
- Cricket bats
- Bows and arrows
- Baseball bats
Guns and Firearms
Guns are one of the world’s most hazardous items. In reality, they are classified as weapons of mass devastation. As a result, they are not permitted on domestic flights in Nigeria.
- Catapult
- Starter pistol
- Pallet guns
- Parts of guns or any firearms
- Gun powder
- Gun lighters
- Flares
- Flare guns
- Replica guns
- Compressed air guns
- BB guns
Self-defence Items
- Throwing stars
- Nunchakus
- Stun guns and shocking devices
- Night sticks
- Martial arts weapons
- Pepper sprays
- Kubatons
- Brass knuckles
- Black jacks
- Billy clubs
Explosive Materials
- Replica explosives
- Plastic explosives
- Hand grenades
- Fireworks
- Dynamite
- Blasting caps
Narcotics
Narcotics include all types of hard drugs. In reality, you will be caught and prosecuted for possessing any type of hard drug that Nigerian law has proclaimed unlawful.
Flammable Items
Flammable items are ones that can catch fire readily. They are regarded exceedingly dangerous and can inflict extensive damage.
- Fuel of all kinds
- Gas of all types
- Flammable liquids of all kinds
- Gas torches, gasoline