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Nigeria transport and maritime infrastructure development

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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, officials emphasized that expanding rail, water, and air transport will extend road lifespans and decrease accidents. Significant railway developments include the nearing completion Minister of State for Works Muhammad Goronyo emphasized the Kaduna–Zaria–Kano line, expected to open by December, alongside progress on need for stronger collaboration between the Kaduna–Daura–Katsina road, rail, maritime, and Kano–Dutse routes. The efficacy of this shift is evidenced by a single train recently moving 33 forty-foot containers to the Ibadan Dry Port, removing 33 trailers from the Lagos-Ibadan road. aviation sectors. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ the government is also prioritizing flagship highway projects, such as including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and 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 and integration, job creation. Complementing these efforts are port improvements at Apapa, including deck reconstruction and automation, creation, and the development use of a Smart National Transport Data Bank. Additionally, the government aims to incorporate environmentally friendly technologies, such as renewable technologies like solar-powered street lighting and windmill technology, to support renewable energy and 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.

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  1. 2026-09-07 09:01 UTC Nigeria transport and maritime infrastructure development
  2. 2026-09-03 17:42 UTC Nigeria transport and maritime infrastructure development
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