Nigeria is being targeted by wealthy countries as a major source of faulty electronics from wealthy countries, often near the end of life and often toxic due to their hazardous materials. Around 60,000 tonnes of used electronics enter Nigeria through key ports each year, with at least 15,700 tonnes already damaged upon arrival. The trade in used electronic goods is largely driven by foreign exporters, with over 85 percent of imported electronics from Germany, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, China, the United States, and the Republic of Ireland. Many imports violate international restrictions like the Basel Convention, an environmental treaty regulating the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous electronic waste to developing countries with weaker environmental laws. The United Nations defines e-waste as any discarded device that uses a battery or plug and contains hazardous substances that can endanger both human health and the environment. The consequences of these practices are far-reaching, with many imported fridges and air conditioners still containing CFC-based refrigerants banned in Europe and the US for causing ozone depletion or being linked to cancer, miscarriages, neurological disorders, and long-term soil contamination.