Nigeria: ‎NPA sustains growth trajectory in Q1, ‎records 46.75m GRT as cargo throughput hits 32.38m tons — Africa Links 24

‎– Larger vessels drive 19.5% surge as vehicle traffic jumps 67%
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‎Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid ongoing reforms targeted at positioning the country as a regional trade hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area…