The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reported a 12.3% increase in cargo throughput in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025, citing improvements attributed to federal government maritime reforms. Key metrics such as vessel traffic, container movements, and port utilization all showed positive growth. Inward cargo increased by 7.7%, while outward cargo saw a stronger 22% rise, indicating improved export performance. Ocean-going vessel numbers and gross registered tonnage both grew significantly, with service boat operations also showing substantial increases. Container traffic rose by 11.3%, with transshipment operations marking their first recorded activity since 2025. Vehicle traffic also increased during the period.
Bias read (Center): The article presents data-driven findings about the performance of Nigeria's ports and attributes the improvements to government reforms. It does not take a clear ideological stance, avoids editorializing, and focuses on factual reporting. While the subject matter relates to government policy, the报道





