The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to expand Nigeria’s maritime capacity, decongest Lagos and strengthen the country’s trade infrastructure. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the approval …
Türkiye and Nigeria have launched the Türkiye–Nigeria Shipbuilding and Maritime Digital Exhibition and Forum 2026, a joint initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, investment and skills development. The forum, which began on July 20, 2026, is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, coordinated by …
A structured cargo consolidation ecosystem could generate tens of thousands of direct jobs across Nigeria’s maritime and aviation sectors, the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has said. Indirect employment in trucking, cold-chain logistics, ICT, insurance, and finance could be two to three times higher. The centre highlighted roles such as freight planners, load controllers, …
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), is bolstering the national economy with record trade facilitation, infrastructure upgrades, and operational efficiencies. A new $60 million investment in green port initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s administration aims to modernise NPA operations and promote local content development. Data from 2025 shows unprecedented growth at Nigeria’s …
