Nigeria's Ports Ranked Among World's Top 20 for Improvement

The World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2025 has ranked Nigeria's Tin Island Port Complex and Apapa Port Complex among the top 20 ports globally for significant improvements in container performance over the past five years. Tin Island Port ranked 10th, with a score increase from 26 in 2020 to 68 in 2025, while Apapa Port ranked 12th, improving from 26 to 61 during the same period.

This evaluation is based on vessel turnaround time and operational efficiency, allowing for global comparisons. Nigeria's trade surplus, reported at ₦7.54 trillion for the first quarter of 2026, underscores the positive impact of these improvements.

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Port Authority, emphasized the need for increased investment in port infrastructure and modernization, supported by President Bola Tinubu and Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, to capitalize on trade opportunities and boost the economy.