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29 ships discharge petroleum products, other commodities at Lagos ports

Eight out of the 29 ships will discharge petrol, diesel, bulk gas and aviation fuel.

• May 8, 2026
Apapa port (Credit: Stears)
Apapa port (Credit: Stears)

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said that 29 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos.

According to the NPA, eight out of the 29 ships will discharge petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, bulk gas and aviation fuel.

The NPA explained that the other 21 ships were discharging buckwheat, general cargo, fresh fish, trucks, containers, and base oil. 

(NAN)

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