Nigeria’s maritime sector has received a major boost as the World Bank named the country’s ports among the world’s top 20 most improved ports.
The recognition was contained in the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), released in June 2026.
According to the report, Nigeria’s two busiest ports — Tincan Island Port and Apapa Port — ranked 10th and 12th respectively on the World Bank’s CPP1 ranking for 2025, underscoring significant progress in port efficiency and performance.
Reacting to the development, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, credited the achievement to sustained investments in port infrastructure under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dantsoho said the government’s investor-friendly policies, combined with ongoing port modernization efforts and the support of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have contributed significantly to improving Nigeria’s standing in global port operations.
The ranking highlights growing confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector and signals the impact of reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency, attracting investment, and strengthening the nation’s position as a key maritime hub in Africa.
