{
  "id": 7901349,
  "title": "NPERA Boss: Port Efficiency Vital to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy Goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/npera-boss-port-efficiency-vital-to-nigerias-1tn-economy-goal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T23:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/17/npera-boss-port-efficiency-vital-to-nigerias-1tn-economy-goal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oluchi Chibuzor, Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), has emphasized the significance of efficient and competitive seaports in achieving Nigeria's $1 trillion economy goal by 2030. The agency is dedicated to improving the port regulatory environment through stricter enforcement, setting standards, and automating processes. During a visit by Moses Ebosele, President of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN), Akutah explained that NPERA not only regulates economic activities at ports but also enforces compliance and discourages activities that could hinder trade and port efficiency. Unlike previous regulations under the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, the agency now has stronger legal provisions for penalizing infractions. The minimum penalty for a first-time offense is N500,000, with penalties increasing for repeated violations, and corporations facing a maximum of N20 million. Akutah highlighted that the new legal framework serves as a deterrent to infractions. Ebosele expressed his appreciation for the agency's new mandate and recognized the potential impact on Nigeria's maritime sector, economy, and trade facilitation efforts. He also invited the Director-General to SCAN 2026 summit in Lagos on October 29th, 2026, to strengthen the relationship between NPERA and SCAN.",
  "summary": "Oluchi Chibuzor The Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr Pius Akutah, has identified efficient and competitive seaports as critical to Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1",
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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."
}