At least 16 vessels have arrived at Lagos ports, including Lekki, Tincan Island, and Apapa, carrying petrol, diesel, bulk gas, and food items, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed.
According to the NPA’s latest Shipping Position report, made available to journalists on Thursday, a total of 40 ships transporting petroleum products, food items, and other cargo are scheduled to dock at the three ports between January 8 and January 16, 2026.
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The incoming shipments include bulk diesel, petrol, crude oil, condensate, bulk gas, buckwheat, fresh fish, bulk urea, and various containerised goods.
Currently, eight vessels are discharging containers, diesel, bulk urea, and crude oil, the NPA noted, signaling a steady inflow of essential commodities into the country.
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