FG says upgrade of TinCan, Apapa ports expected to begin in Q2 2026

FG says upgrade of TinCan, Apapa ports expected to begin in Q2 2026

The federal government says the upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos will commence in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 and be completed within 48 months.   On March 19, Nigeria and the United Kingdom sealed a £746 million export finance deal to support the redevelopment of two major ports in Lagos.   Under the deal, UK Export Finance (UKEF) will guarantee loans for the refurbishment of the Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes.   …

Apapa, Tin Can Port Upgrade Begins Q2 2026 After £746m UK Deal - Tech

The Federal Government says work on the long-delayed rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports will begin in the second quarter of 2026. The project, expected to run for 48 months, follows the conclusion of a £746 million export finance agreement with the United Kingdom. Speaking on Channels Television, Bolaji Akinola, special adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said the main obstacle, funding, has now been cleared. The ag…