The Authority was established in 1954 by an Act of Parliament (Port Act, CAP 155 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria and Lagos 1955, currently NPA Act CAP N126 LFN, 2004) to control and maintain the seaports as well as load and discharge cargo. Its operations started on 1 April 1955. On 17 June 1992…

The history of port development in Nigeria dates back to the mid 19th century, long after the onset of seaborne trade that followed the early coastal explorations. Initial efforts to provide facilities for oceangoing vessels can be seen in the attempts to open up the entrance to Lagos Lagoon. There was considerable degree of littoral…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a Federal Government Agency that governs and operates the Ports in Nigeria. The major Ports include; Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port Complex both in Lagos State. The Calabar Port Complex in Cross River State. The Delta Ports in Warri, Delta State and the Rivers Port Complex…

Port operations and development in Nigeria began in the middle of the 19th century. The effort towards the provision of facilities for ocean going vessels started with the opening of Lagos Lagoon in the early 1909. The Apapa Port in the South West was earmarked for development in 1913 and construction of the first four…

Pilotage Exemption fee: ₦40,000.00/Pilot/Vessel/Pilotage District payable to NPA revenue account. Timeline: 6 weeks

Letter of Application to GM Marine & Operations, HQ with the following documents: Registration fee: ₦25,000.00 payable to NPA revenue account. Certificate is valid for One (1) year. Annual Renewal Fee: ₦5,000.00 Timeline: 6 weeks

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Letter of Application to GM Marine & Operations, HQ with the following accompanying documents: Registration Fee: ₦200,000.00 payable to NPA revenue account. Certificate is valid for One (1) year. Annual Renewal Fee: ₦100,000.00 Timeline: 6 weeks.

Lagos Port Complex ApapaP.M.B. 1021 Apapa Lagos Port ManagerOlotu Bolanle Olufunmilayolpcinfo@nigerianports.gov.ngTel: +234 815 879 4394Tel: +234 906 278 4264 Tin Can Island Port ComplexP.M.B. 1201, Apapa, Lagos Port ManagerBuba Jibriltcipinfo@nigerianports.gov.ngTel: +234 815 879 4395Tel: +234 906 278 4265 Rivers PortBasket House, P.M.B. 5043, Port-Harcourt -Rivers State Port ManagerAdamu Michaelriversinfo@nigerianports.gov.ngTel: +234 815 879 4398Tel: +234 906…

Asst. General Manager, Harbours (HQ)Captain Sylvester Owobu+2348033435120 Bonny / Port Harcourt Pilotage DistrictCaptain Femi Oyewole Harbour Master’s Office: +2348152879681 Bonny Signal Station: +2348152879662 Calabar Pilotage DistrictUsman Bida Harbour Master’s Office: +2348152879670 Oron Signal Station: +2348152879671 Warri Pilotage DistrictPilot A. Popoola Harbour Master’s Office: +234 8152879706Escravos Signal Station: +234 8152879697 Lagos Pilotage DistrictCaptain D. Hosea Harbour Master’s office: +2348152879709 Lagos Port Control: +2348152879726 3CI…