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Dangote initiates formal process for mega seaport development, eyes gas export opportunities

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:29:23 +0000

Africa’s richest man and industrial magnate, Aliko Dangote, has submitted official documentation to commence the development of what is expected to become the continent’s largest deep-sea port, as part of an ambitious expansion strategy to position Nigeria as a dominant force in global trade and energy exports. In addition to the port project, the Dangote [...]

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Vice President Shettima inaugurates $115 million operational terminal in Onne seaport

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:34:56 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned $115 million worth of operational terminal equipment at the Onne Seaport in Rivers State. The upgrade was spearheaded by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), a key terminal at the port and a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The inauguration took place on Wednesday at the Onne Port, where the [...]

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Delta revalidates $27.2bn Escravos seaport project

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:34:17 +0000

Mercury Maritime Concession Company, the lead promoter of the $27.29bn Escravos Deep Seaport Industrial Complex Project in Warri, Delta State, said it has received approval and revalidation from the Delta State Government. The developer added that in addition to the state government revalidation, it had received assurance from the Federal Government that the revalidation on [...]

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Big Win for Cross River: Afreximbank Backs $3.5 Billion for Bakassi Deep Seaport!

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 15 May 2024 22:47:04 +0000

The Cross River State Government has successfully obtained $3.5 billion in funding from Afreximbank in Cairo for the Bakassi Deep Seaport Project, as announced by Governor Bassey Edet Otu through his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. Governor Otu emphasized that this partnership between the state government and Afreximbank will significantly contribute to economic [...]

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Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to Prioritize Cargo Scanning Over Physical Examination at Seaports

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:32:35 +0000

In a strategic shift in customs procedures, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced its decision to prioritize cargo scanning over physical examination at seaports. This move is aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing delays, and leveraging technology to streamline the inspection process for imported goods. Key Points of the NCS Policy Adjustment: 1. **Focus on [...]

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Lekki Deep Seaport to begin activities in September-

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:36:22 +0000

The Federal Government of Nigeria established that commercial activities at the Lekki Deep Seaport are to commence in September, citing that the port will contribute $360 billion to Nigeria’s GDP. This was disclosed by the Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi in a statement on Sunday, after inspecting the project. The Minister assured that the port is automated, emphasising [...]

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Godwin Obaseki Plans To Build Seaport At Agenebode

David Folami — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:10:23 +0000

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Saturday said the state government had concluded arrangement to build a Sea Port at Agenebode to fast track economic activities in the area. Obaseki stated this during All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally for the January 28, 2017 Etsako Federal Constituency by-election. The election is billed to hold in [...]

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