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NPA Implements New Regulations for Truck Transit to Ease Apapa Port Congestion
The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced a mandatory 72-hour transit window for trucks moving from pre-gates to the Tin-Can Island Port Complex, effective July 16, 2026, to combat congestion.
Roadblocks at Mile 2-Apapa: Agencies and Tank Farm Operators Under Fire
New reports link ongoing traffic jams between Mile 2 and Apapa to the non-compliance of tank farm operators with electronic scheduling systems and ineffective oversight by traffic management agencies.
Police Blame Tank Farm Owners and Unions for Apapa Traffic Congestion
The Ports Authority Police (Western Command) attributes the persistent Mile 2–Apapa traffic crisis to inadequate port infrastructure and union-related operational disputes, distancing itself from claims that police inefficiency is to blame.
Chaos on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as Coordination Fails
A total standstill on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway caused massive disruption for thousands of commuters due to a breakdown in coordination between security agencies and tank farm operators.
Severe Gridlock Cripples Mile 2–Apapa Route as Authorities Remain Passive
Hundreds of trucks paralyzed the Mile 2–Apapa route on Thursday, with locals blaming unregulated container terminals and inactive government oversight for the persistent gridlock.
Fire breaks out at Apapa tank farm as emergency services scramble to contain blaze
A fire at the Bono Tank Farm in Apapa triggered a major emergency response on Friday, though officials report no casualties so far.
Federal Character Commission Sets Stricter Rules as Nigerian Ports Authority Endorses Reforms
The Federal Character Commission is implementing harsher penalties for government agencies that ignore its guidelines, while the Nigerian Ports Authority has pledged its support for these new reform efforts.