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Apply for a carnival vendor permit
Sell food, drinks, crafts or merchandise at Carnival Calabar — Africa’s biggest street party, every December.
You can use this service if:
- you are a business operating in Cross River State
- valid id
- booth type and product list
It costs ₦25,000. Tiered by booth type. This is a renewed every year service.
Apply here — Cross River State handles this service for you and files it with Cross River State Carnival Commission on your behalf. No extra trip.
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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).
What you get
At the end, you will receive your carnival vendor permit and booth allocation.
How to apply
- Sign in to your Cross River State account.
- Fill in the online form with your details.
- Check your answers and submit.
- Pay the fee of ₦25,000 online.
- A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a permit — usually within 5 working days.
After you apply
You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.