The Nigerian Customs Service and NDLEA have successfully intercepted N13 billion worth of cannabis and expired drugs at Apapa Port, preventing harmful substances from entering the country.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has attributed the resurgence of traffic congestion and operational issues at the Apapa port corridor to disruptions in the global supply chain caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

The persistent gridlock at Nigeria's Apapa ports is causing over N100 billion in losses and diverting trade to neighboring countries, prompting calls for urgent solutions.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals have initiated drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers operating at the Apapa port.

Nigeria Customs seizes N6.38bn in contraband at Apapa Port, including expired drugs, codeine, and illegal arms, in a major bust against smuggling. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seize-n6-38bn-contraband-at-apapa-port/

Apapa Customs in Lagos, Nigeria, announced a major seizure of N12.7 billion worth of Cannabis Sativa and expired drugs at Apapa Port.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has attributed the recent resurgence of traffic congestion and operational delays at the Apapa port corridor to global supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Extortion activities have resumed on access roads to Apapa ports in Nigeria, just 24 hours after enforcement efforts by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

Nigeria and the UK have signed a £746 million export finance deal to redevelop Lagos’ Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, aiming to boost economic ties and improve infrastructure between the two nations.

Nigeria's two busiest seaports, Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port, have been recognized among the world's top 20 most improved container ports over the last five years, according to the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) report.

A Lagos State Governor's aide stated that extortion along the Apapa port corridor may be difficult to eradicate despite government efforts.

Trucks continue to block Apapa port roads, causing persistent congestion despite repeated warnings from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for shipping lines to clear empty and export-bound containers.

Nigeria Customs Service and NDLEA intercept two containers of codeine syrup worth N3.39bn at Apapa Port, concealed within household utensils. Read More: https://punchng.com/apapa-customs-seize-n3-39bn-codeine-hidden-in-utensils/