A New Boost for West African Trade?
According to recent announcements, development of Phase 2 of the Lekki Deep Sea Port is expected to commence soon, marking another important milestone in the growth of Nigeria's maritime sector.
The expansion plans reflect the strong performance and rapid growth of the port since it commenced operations. Once completed, Phase 2 is expected to further increase cargo-handling capacity, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen Lagos' position as a leading maritime and trade hub in West Africa.
Commenting on the development, Managing Director of Lekki Port, Wang Qiang, stated:
"The commencement of the next phase of development represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen Lekki Port’s position as a premier gateway for West African trade under the AfCFTA framework."
The project highlights Nigeria's continued investment in maritime infrastructure and its ambition to position itself as a key gateway for international trade. 📈
As trade volumes continue to grow across West Africa, developments such as these will play an important role in improving supply chain efficiency, supporting economic growth, and strengthening connectivity throughout the region.
What Are Husbandry Services?
When a vessel calls at port, cargo operations are only part of the story.
Behind every successful port call is a wide range of support services that ensure both the vessel and its crew can continue their journey safely and efficiently. These services are known as husbandry services.
At Africa Port Services, our husbandry team coordinates a variety of essential services, including:
👨✈️ Crew changes and travel arrangements
🛂 Immigration and visa assistance
🏥 Medical support and emergency assistance
🍽️ Delivery of provisions and bonded stores
💧 Fresh water and other vessel supplies
🔧 Technician attendance and spare parts delivery
💵 Cash-to-Master arrangements
📋 Coordination with port authorities and local service providers
Every port call presents unique challenges, and timely coordination & a reliable partner which is on ground is essential to avoid unnecessary delays and keep operations running smoothly.
At APS, we understand that efficient husbandry is about more than logistics—it's about supporting the people on board and ensuring vessels receive the services they need, when they need them.
Because behind every successful voyage is a team working tirelessly, both at sea and ashore. ⚓
Would you like more information about our husbandry services? Reach out to us:
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Nigeria’s Agricultural Exports: What Changed in Q2 2026?
Nigeria’s agricultural export landscape changed significantly between the first and second quarters of 2026.
In our post of last week, we highlighted how superior quality cocoa beans dominated Q1, generating ₦596.9 billion and accounting for more than half of Nigeria’s total agricultural export earnings.
Three months later, the picture looks very different.The top 10 agricultural exports generated ₦747.54 billion in Q2, down 34.8% from ₦1.15 trillion in Q1.
Some of the biggest movements in the current top 5:
1. 🥜 Cashew nuts: ₦119.76bn → ₦268.62bn
2. 🍫 Standard quality cocoa: ₦2.40bn → ₦154.31bn
3. 🌾 Sesame seeds: ₦153.78bn → ₦96.03bn
4. 🍫 Superior quality cocoa: ₦596.90bn → ₦58.82bn
5. 🫘 Soya beans: ₦129.27bn → ₦50.22bn
Cashew therefore became Nigeria’s largest individual agricultural export product in Q2, while superior quality cocoa fell from first to fourth place. Interestingly, standard quality cocoa moved in the opposite direction, increasing sharply to become the second-largest product.
Despite these changes, Nigeria’s agricultural exports remain highly concentrated. Cashew, standard quality cocoa and sesame alone generated ₦518.96 billion — around 69% of the value of the top 10 products.
For Nigeria’s trade and logistics sector, these changing export flows are important. Different commodities have different seasons, destinations, storage requirements and supply chains — all ultimately connecting Nigerian producers with international markets.
What will Nigeria’s agricultural export mix look like by the end of 2026? 🌍
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