Nigeria's grid delivers <4 hours/day in most northern states — driving 800 MW of Chinese solar imports in 2025. FX volatility (NGN ↓34%) shifted the market toward stock-in-Lagos distribution over direct import.
Import duty
5%
modules
CIF Lagos
$0.125/W
620W TOPCon
VAT
7.5%
creditable
Buy stock in Lagos, not FOB China
FX risk on 45-day FOB shipments has burned dozens of importers in 2024. Buy from Lagos-based Chinese distributors (Auxano, Rensource) at 8-14% markup — locks NGN price, delivers in 5-10 days.
Frequently asked questions
QBest inverter brand for Nigeria?
Felicity (assembled locally with Chinese components), Growatt and Deye — all with local warranty stations in Lagos.
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