Tariff sprees, digital upgrades, billion-dollar port promises, and Nigeria's return to international maritime diplomacy. 2025 was a year in which Nigeria's seaports were tested and shaped by more policy choices than cargo flow. Change at the scale displayed this year paints an industry trying to she
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Bethel Olujobi reports on trade and maritime business for BusinessDay with prior experience reporting on migration, labour, and tech. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos, and is certified by the FT, Reuters and Google. Drawing from his experience working with other respected news providers, he presents a nuanced and informed perspective on the complexities of critical matters. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria and occasionally commutes to Abuja.

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