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Nigeria's Apapa, Tin Can Ports Ranked Top Improved

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
Articles
13
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The recognition of Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port as top improved ports by the World Bank Group is expected to significantly boost investor confidence in Nigeria's maritime sector. This will likely lead to increased foreign investment, reduced shipping costs, and enhanced trade performance, contributing to Nigeria's national trade surplus.

Logistics Shipping Trade
Event Summary

The World Bank Group's 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) has recognized Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port Complex in Nigeria among the world's top 20 most improved ports. Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port ranked 10th globally, while Apapa Port Complex ranked 12th, based on improvements in vessel turnaround time and operational efficiency between 2020 and 2025. This achievement is attributed to extensive reforms by the Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority, including digital tracking, automation, and reduced administrative red tape. The improvements have led to lower logistics costs, faster cargo deliveries, and restored confidence among global shipping firms, contributing to Nigeria's N7.54 trillion trade surplus in Q1 2026, as reported by the China — National Bureau of Statistics of China. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the NPA, credited President Bola Tinubu's investor-friendly policies and Minister Gboyega Oyetola's support for these advancements. The recognition is expected to strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria's maritime sector and support ongoing modernization efforts, including a £746 million rehabilitation project coordinated by Citigroup — Citibank and secured through Australia — Export Finance Australia.

Entities Involved
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Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port
Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port was ranked 10th globally among ports with the highest improvements between 2020 and 2025 in the World Bank Group's CPPI report, improving its score by 42 points. This recognition is expected to enhance investor confidence and trade.
Importance 95.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority
The Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is the entity driving the reforms and modernization efforts that led to Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port being recognized by the World Bank Group as top improved ports. The NPA's Managing Director, Abubakar Dantsoho, credited these achievements to operational reforms, digital tracking, and automation.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Abubakar Dantsoho
Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority, announced the global recognition of Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and attributed the success to the investment-friendly policies of Bola Tinubu and the support of Gboyega Oyetola.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Nigeria
Nigeria's ports, specifically Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port, have received global recognition for their improvements, which is expected to strengthen investor confidence in its maritime sector and contribute to its national trade surplus.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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World Bank Group
The World Bank Group, in collaboration with S&P Global — S&P Global, published the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025, which recognized Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port among the top 20 most improved ports globally. This report serves as a crucial benchmark for port efficiency.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu's investor-friendly policies are credited by Abubakar Dantsoho for providing the necessary environment for increased investment in port infrastructure and modernization, contributing to the improved performance of Nigeria's ports.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Gboyega Oyetola
The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, provided unflinching support for the port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive, which contributed to the improved performance of Nigeria's ports.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 60.0
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S&P Global — S&P Global
S&P Global — S&P Global collaborated with the World Bank Group to compile the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025, which ranked Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port among the top improved ports.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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China — National Bureau of Statistics of China
The China — National Bureau of Statistics of China reported a N7.54 trillion trade surplus in the first quarter of 2026, which is partly attributed to the improved efficiency of Nigeria's ports.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Australia — Export Finance Australia
Australia — Export Finance Australia provided funding for the £746 million rehabilitation of Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Citigroup — Citibank
Citigroup — Citibank coordinated the £746 million rehabilitation of Apapa Port Complex and Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port secured through Australia — Export Finance Australia.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Port of Iskenderun
Port of Iskenderun placed 13th with a 34-point increase, being outperformed by Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port Complex.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Port of Paita
Port of Paita occupied 15th position with 32 points, being outperformed by Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port Complex.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Port of Keelung
Port of Keelung shared 16th position with 27 points, being outperformed by Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port Complex.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Port of Fuzhou
Port of Fuzhou shared 17th position with 27 points, being outperformed by Nigeria — Tin Can Island Port and Apapa Port Complex.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority related ↔ Abubakar Dantsoho
Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority related ↔ Nigeria
Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority related ↔ Gboyega Oyetola
Abubakar Dantsoho related ↔ Nigeria
Abubakar Dantsoho related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Abubakar Dantsoho related ↔ Gboyega Oyetola
Nigeria related ↔ World Bank Group
Nigeria related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria related ↔ Gboyega Oyetola
Nigeria related ↔ China — National Bureau of Statistics of China
Nigeria related ↔ Australia — Export Finance Australia
World Bank Group related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu related ↔ Gboyega Oyetola
Bola Tinubu related ↔ China — National Bureau of Statistics of China
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