{
  "id": 12060298,
  "title": "NPA moves to cut export bottlenecks, targets forex inflows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npa-moves-to-cut-export-bottlenecks-targets-forex-inflows",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T02:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/npa-moves-to-cut-export-bottlenecks-targets-forex-inflows/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is taking measures to resolve obstacles hindering non-oil exports in Nigeria, aiming to increase foreign currency inflows. Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, NPA's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, highlighted this during the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair. He emphasized the importance of efficient infrastructure, stable fiscal policies, and smooth supply chains for trade resilience. Dantsoho revealed that the recent Federal Government decision to transfer Inland Dry Port (IDP) management and development functions to the NPA would bring port services closer to businesses outside coastal areas. This move particularly benefits exporters in northern and central Nigeria, including Abuja, by eliminating the need to transport goods to coastal ports before clearance and documentation. The NPA has also launched dedicated Export Processing Terminals, acting as centralized hubs offering sorting, packaging, quality certification, and customs documentation services. These initiatives are already supporting the growth of non-oil exports, particularly in agricultural commodities and solid minerals. Dantsoho called on businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, processing, and solid minerals to capitalize on these facilities and expand their global market presence. He urged exporters to seize the emerging infrastructure opportunities to strengthen foreign buyers' confidence and boost foreign exchange inflows. ACCI Director-General, Agabaidu Jideani, stressed the need for stronger collaboration between the NPA and the private sector to enhance trade, unlock investment prospects, and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. He highlighted the significance of efficient, accessible, and competitive ports in fostering domestic, regional, and international trade.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has stepped up efforts to remove bottlenecks hampering Nigeria’s non-oil exports, with a renewed push to expand export channels, improve cargo processing and boost foreign exchange inflows into the economy. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this at the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}