Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded notable growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reporting increases in cargo movement, vessel traffic and port activities.
According to the NPA, ocean-going vessel traffic rose by 19.5% to 46.75 million Gross Registered Tonnage, while total cargo throughput increased by 11.6% to 32.38 million metric tonnes.
The agency linked the growth to larger vessels operating through Lekki Deep Sea Port, rising regional trade under AfCFTA, and ongoing reforms focused on port infrastructure, digitalisation and cargo efficiency.
Officials also said upgrades are ongoing at Lagos, Tin Can, Warri, Port Harcourt, Onne and Calabar ports as Nigeria pushes to strengthen its position as a major maritime and logistics hub in Africa.
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