A European report has revealed that 65% of pesticides used by farmers in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, are hazardous. The report, compiled by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Friend of the Earth Europe, and Pesticides Action Network, ranked Nigeria highest among six other countries in terms of pesticide review and harmful residues. Specifically, the report highlighted that in 2021, 65% of pesticides used in four Nigerian states were categorized as highly hazardous. The study found that bean samples from Nigeria exhibited high levels of contamination, with dichlorvos levels reaching up to 0.3 milligrams per kilogram, far exceeding the legal limit of 0.01 milligrams in Europe. The European Union has maintained a ban on Nigerian beans since 2015 due to the presence of high levels of harmful pesticides. Dichlorvos, one of the detected pesticides, can cause various health issues, including respiratory difficulties, diarrhea, and vomiting. The report also identified elevated pesticide residues in tomato samples, including traces of the insecticide permethrin, classified as "probably carcinogenic" by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Nigeria has consistently faced challenges in international markets due to the high percentage of pesticides found in its food, which are considered highly hazardous. Efforts have been made to address this issue, with calls for enhanced regulation of export packaging, pre-shipment testing, and certification by stakeholders in export trade. The establishment of the National Quality Council (NQC) by the Nigerian government is part of an emergency response to mitigate the persistent rejections of Nigerian export products. Experts suggest comprehensive supervision throughout the entire value chain, from farmers to export markets, as a means to lift the ban on Nigerian beans and ensure the acceptance of Nigerian produce for export. The report emphasizes that timely and adequate support for non-chemical plant protection practices can prevent exclusions from the EU market.