News - Nigeria

As new opportunities emerge in Nigeria’s growing mining sector, U.S. exporters must ensure they understand SONCAP requirements to keep projects and shipments moving smoothly.

Why the Nigeria National Single Window Was Introduced for SONCAP & CRIA

The renewed SONCAP mandate introduces programme‑level updates while reinforcing Cotecna’s commitment to product safety and compliant trade with Nigeria.

Nigeria Introduces its National Single Window (NSW): a Unified Digital System to Streamline Trade, Reduce Delays, and Improve Import/Export Efficiency.

Opening doors to Africa: Cotecna supports governments in implementing VOC programmes to ensure exporters meet required standards.

Cotecna welcomed a Nigerian delegation to our head office in Geneva and NofaLab facilities in Netherlands.

Cotecna Appointed by NAFDAC for CRIA Certification

How to avoid Non-Compliance Penalties from SON Regulations

Cotecna Honored to Participate in Prestigious 30th ARSO General Assembly Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.

The 30th ARSO General Assembly will be attended by Cotecna who will participate in the sponsorship of this event.

Cotecna is delighted to announce that the Harmonized System (HS) Codes for Nigeria Have been recently updated.

Ade Adediran Shines at ARSO Meeting: Opening Speech Highlights Cotecna's Commitment to Standards

On the 23rd October, 2023, the President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the appointment of Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke as the new Director General of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

As of 1st August 2022, Nigeria SONCAP Fees will change. Read on to find out these modifications and how we can help you obtain your mandatory certificates.

We are very happy and proud to announce that Cotecna has been re-appointed for 4 years by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

Since 2013, Cotecna has been partnering with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in running the SON Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) to ensure that the quality and safety regulations of Nigeria imports are met.

Importers require an End-User Certificate (EUC) to successfully import certain restricted products like firearms into Nigeria. Here is everything you need to know about EUCs.

We answered ten frequently asked questions about the Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) to guide you in your application for a certificate of conformity.

As part of their responsibility of maintaining standards and ensuring the quality of products imported into their countries, SON has raised the alarm on imports of sub-standard engine oil into Africa.

Learn more about the e-Form M, the online mandatory documentation process required for importing into Nigeria, and how you can obtain one for your shipment.