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Nigeria transport and maritime infrastructure development

Overview

Nigeria is addressing logistical and infrastructure challenges within its maritime and transport sectors. Industry experts have highlighted significant gaps in indigenous shipping capacity, noting that the country loses approximately $70,000 daily to foreign-owned vessels. To mitigate this, there are calls to strategically utilize the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to develop a national fleet matched to commercial cargo demands.

To reduce road congestion and improve safety, the Federal Government is pursuing an integrated, multimodal transport strategy. At the 19th National Council on Transportation, Minister of State for Works Muhammad Goronyo emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ the government is prioritizing flagship highway projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Calabar-Ebonyi-Abuja (Trans-Sahara) Highway, and the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Maiduguri-Yola corridor. These initiatives aim to promote national integration, job creation, and the use of renewable technologies like solar-powered street lighting to earn carbon credits.

Recent data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) indicates growth in maritime activity. For the second quarter of 2026, cargo throughput rose by 12.3% to 35,740,362 metric tonnes compared to Q2 2025. Outward cargo increased by 22%, signaling improved export performance. Additionally, the number of completed ocean-going vessels rose by 14.4%, with Gross Registered Tonnage increasing by 22.2%. NPA Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho stated these trends underscore the resilience of the nation’s seaports in facilitating competitive trade.

Entities

African Shipowners Association · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Apapa Port · Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria · Federal Ministry of Transportation

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nigerian Ports Authority reports growth in cargo and vessel traffic

    The Nigerian Ports Authority reported a 12.3% rise in cargo throughput and a 14.4% increase in vessel traffic during Q2 2026, signaling growth in the nation's maritime sector.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Nigeria seeks integrated transport network to drive economy

    Nigeria is pushing for an integrated transport network involving road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors to boost economic growth and national connectivity through major highway projects.

  3. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Nigeria expands rail and port projects to improve transport

    Nigeria is expanding its rail and port infrastructure to reduce road congestion, improve safety, and create a more integrated national transport system through new rail lines and dry ports.

  4. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nigeria shipping sector faces capacity gaps and fleet shortages

    Nigeria faces significant shipping capacity gaps, losing $70,000 daily to foreign vessels. Experts urge linking CVFF financing to specific cargo contracts to build a strategic indigenous fleet.

Sources

256businessnews.com · 360mozambique.com · authorityngr.com · blueprint.ng · dailytrend.com.ng · indiashippingnews.com · maritimenig.com · md80.it · newtelegraphng.com · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · shippingposition.com.ng · thisdaylive.com · tori.ng · tribuneonlineng.com · von.gov.ng

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