15 ships carrying imported fuel, food, containers expected at Lagos ports: NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority says 15 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between Friday and Wednesday.
The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position on Friday.
It said that seven of the expected ships would carry containers of various goods, while the remaining eight would convey bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, trucks, diesel base oil and aviation fuel.
The authority also said that five ships, including tankers, had arrived at the ports and were waiting to berth with containers, transformers, petrol and general cargo.
It added that 16 ships were currently discharging cargoes at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports.
The cargoes include bulk wheat, base oil, bulk fertiliser, trucks, general cargo, fresh fish, containers, bulk sugar, steel and petrol.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
UN chief seeks increased investment in clean electricity
Mr Guterres made the call during a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled ‘35 by 35: Powering the Future’, in Antalya, Türkiye.
Opinion
Rudolf Okonkwo: Diary of an African travelling across Europe
The Europeans who once crossed oceans to divide Africa among themselves have now found ways to bring much of their own continent together.
Showbiz
Meta deactivates Russell Brand’s Instagram, Facebook accounts after rape sentencing
Meta has deactivated British former comedian and actor Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts following his conviction and sentencing for four sexual offences.
Abuja
NSITF: EFCC continues N2 billion fraud trial against ex-labour minister Chris Ngige
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has continued prosecuting former labour minister Chris Ngige over alleged abuse of office.
Economy
Stock market loses N293 billion as profit-taking persists
The Nigerian stock market closed on a negative note on Wednesday as investors’ wealth declined by N293 billion.
Health
Domestic TB funding rose 14% to $5.6 billion, says WHO
WHO says domestic funding for TB rose 14 per cent to $5.6 billion between 2024 and 2025, helping sustain essential services despite declining international financing.
