NSC urges dialogue as freight forwarders protest tariff hike

By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius, has urged freight forwarders to embrace dialogue over industrial action in response to recent tariff increases, warning that prolonged disputes could harm Nigeria’s economy and disrupt trade. Akutah made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos while reacting to the picketing of…

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Lagos Ports see surge in ship arrivals as NPA reports 18 vessels discharging cargo

A total of 18 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa PortLagos, Nigeria”], Lekki Port”], and Tin-Can Island Port Nigerian Ports Authority announced on Saturday. The authority stated that the vessels are unloading a range of goods, including buck fertilizer, general cargo, bulk sugar, gasoline, bulk urea, condensate, bulk gypsum, and…

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NPA highlights ports, logistics as investopia kicks off in Lagos

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed its participation in the Investopia Global Lagos event scheduled to hold on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos City Business News reports that the landmark UAE–Nigeria co-hosted event brings together top government officials, global investors, and industry leaders to strengthen bilateral relations and drive…

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