Legal status of marijuana in nigeria

Legal status of marijuana in nigeria
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Nigeria. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN NIGERIA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Nigeria.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN NIGERIA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Nigeria.

Possession of cannabis and all cannabis related activities are highly illegal in Nigeria and can lead to severe punishment.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Nigeria regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Luke Sumpter
Luke Sumpter

Luke has worked as a cannabis journalist and health science researcher for the past seven years. Over this time, he’s developed an advanced understanding of endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemistry, and cultivation techniques.

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