Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

Ogun, DP World Seal $7bln Deal for Deep Seaport and Blue Marine SEZ In Paris

In a major step toward bolstering Nigeria’s trade infrastructure, the Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE have partnered to construct the...

Boom at Nigerian Ports as Cargo and Vessel Movements Surge

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s seaports delivered a strong second-quarter performance in 2026, with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reporting growth in cargo throughput,...

Lekki Deep Seaport Leads as Nigerian Ports Log 2,152 Vessel Calls

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s seaports welcomed 2,152 vessels in the first half of 2026, a 6.9 per cent rise, as Lekki Port took...

NPA to Eliminate Port Extortion via Tech Within Months, Says Onyemekara

By Samuel Akpan Within the next few months, new technology will completely eliminate extortion and legacy manual abuses across Nigerian seaports, according to...

Bamanga Tukur, Elder Statesman, Ex-PDP National Chairman, Dies at 90

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, former PDP National Chairman and ex-governor of Gongola State, has passed away at age 90—just three days shy of his...

Nigeria, APM Terminals Seal MoU on Badagry Deep Seaport 

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria has advanced plans for a new deepwater gateway following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by APM Terminals in Copenhagen...

Oyetola Strips NSC of Dry Ports, Moves Them to NPA

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria is enforcing a strict separation between port regulation and operations following a new directive from Marine and Blue Economy...

26 Vessels to Berth at Lagos Ports Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, Says NPA

By Samuel Akpan Twenty-six vessels loaded with petroleum products, food items and other cargoes are scheduled to arrive at Lagos ports from August...

NPA Recovers Abandoned Power Equipment, Saves FG Billions of Naira 

By Samuel Akpan The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has recovered abandoned power equipment belonging to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), preventing...

NPA Deploys Data, Tech to Speed Up Maritime Justice

By Samuel Akpan To fast-track maritime justice and protect rising port investments, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is making its operational and technical...

UK Pledges Support for NPA Hydrographic Development, Port Upgrades

By Samuel Akpan Senior officials from the United Kingdom have visited the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to reaffirm their commitment to a longstanding...

NPA CEO Dantsoho Set to Steer West Africa’s AI-Secured Port Future at PMAWCA Summit in Lagos  

By Samuel Akpan Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is poised to anchor high-stakes talks on artificial intelligence and regional...

Just in: Tinubu off to London for historic UK state visit

In a move to solidify Nigeria-UK relations, President Bola Tinubu accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi, embarked on a historic state visit to...

NPA Port Reforms Drive Nigeria to Record-Breaking Trade Surplus in 2025

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received widespread acclaim for its instrumental contributions to the nation’s economic growth, particularly through enhanced port operations...

Maritime Excellence: NPA Celebrates Women Thriving in High-Pressure Roles

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commended the resilience and dedication of its female workforce, highlighting their vital contributions across the maritime sector....

NPA Announces 21 Ships Unloading Petrol, Diverse Cargoes at Lagos Ports

Twenty-one vessels are currently discharging petroleum products and general cargo at the Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports. This update was confirmed via...