Quick answer: There is no reliable blanket list covering every Nigerian food product and every shipping service. Check the exact ingredients, processing, origin and intended use, then confirm Tianah's acceptance for the transport option. Dried, sealed or gift-labelled food should not be treated as automatically admissible.
Build a product list before shopping
List each food separately, with brand, ingredients, quantity and packaging. Include clear label photos where available. Explain whether the food is for a household or resale.
For homemade products, describe the ingredients and preparation instead of substituting a broad name such as 'soup ingredients'. Mixed foods can include components that are not obvious from the name.
Use the Canadian product check
The CFIA AIRS system supports commodity-specific import checks. Use the real product details and retain the relevant result or advice for the shipment.
A broad internet list may omit the processing or intended-use distinction that matters to your item. Where the result is unclear, seek clarification before dispatch rather than selecting the closest-sounding product.
Check Tianah's service policy separately
Tianah's Canada air list excludes products including kilishi, ponmo, locust beans, meat, dairy, fresh fruit and specified seasonings/noodles. The Canada sea list has its own exclusions, including perishables and certain dried animal products.
These are Tianah's published acceptance statements. They do not establish that every listed food is prohibited under all Canadian import processes. Equally, an item absent from the list is not automatically accepted. Ask the team to review the actual product.
Why ingredients matter
A snack, drink or seasoning can contain several ingredients. Record the full label rather than only the main ingredient. If you substitute a brand after the check, submit the new label because the formulation may differ.
Do not remove commercial labels to make the package easier to fit. Identifiable contents support a clearer shipment record. Ask what information should accompany any repacked product.
Keep frozen goods separate in planning
Frozen food needs both product acceptance and a suitable handling plan. Do not include it in a normal dry-food carton or assume that an insulated bag establishes a cold chain.
State the required conditions and recipient arrangements in the enquiry. If the product cannot be supported on the chosen service, change the plan before preparing it for dispatch.
A practical decision sequence
First identify the product accurately. Next check the relevant destination requirements. Then confirm the chosen Tianah service accepts it. Finally agree the packing, documents and delivery arrangement. If any stage remains unresolved, keep the product out of the dispatch plan until it is clarified.
This sequence is more useful than treating a single food name as a permanent yes or no. It also avoids buying a large quantity based on a previous shipment that may have involved different circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Is dried food automatically accepted?
No. Check the exact product and ingredients against the destination requirements and Tianah service policy.
Can I send a brand different from the one checked?
Submit the replacement label before packing. Ingredients may differ.
Does a company restriction prove the food is illegal in Canada?
No. Service acceptance and legal import eligibility are different questions; both need to be satisfied for the proposed shipment.
Discuss your shipment
Request a quote from Tianah. Share your item list, origin, full destination, packed weight and dimensions, and preferred date so the team can assess the next step.