Nigeria: Transport

On 1 May 2026, the Federal Executive Council (“FEC”) approved the establishment of a national aircraft leasing company in Nigeria through a private-sector special purpose...

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is leading a collaborative initiative with the Federal Government of Nigeria to revitalize the nation’s aviation sector.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) recently completed a comprehensive Law and Development consultancy for the Federal Government of Nigeria. The project focused on Financial Services, Maritime, Aviation...

Nigeria's Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund has finally been activated after two decades, offering approximately US$700 million to indigenous ship owners. However, accessing these funds requires navigating a complex legal framework involving corporate ownership verification, operational competence assessments, financial viability studies, and strict regulatory compliance that extends far beyond simple vessel acquisition plans.

The Nigerian maritime sector operates under a sophisticated legal framework that grants the Federal High Court exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty matters. Understanding the power of in rem actions and the grounds for vessel arrest is essential for navigating cross-border maritime disputes and securing rapid relief in this jurisdiction.

A ship mortgage is one of the principal instruments through which vessels are financed in international and domestic trade.

Dangote Group's order of over 1,000 CNG-powered trucks from China represents a strategic shift in Nigeria's freight sector, driven by the need to reduce diesel dependency and improve logistics efficiency. This large-scale transition to compressed natural gas reflects broader alignment between corporate transport strategies and national energy priorities, while opening new opportunities across vehicle supply chains, conversion infrastructure, and fuel distribution networks.

Nigeria's electric vehicle market is transitioning from fragmented pilots to structured policy implementation, with new frameworks establishing licensing standards, infrastructure requirements, and commercial fleet priorities. Early regulatory positioning and local partnerships will determine which investors and manufacturers secure market access as the country formalises its EV adoption strategy.

The use of tinted glasses by motor vehicles in Nigeria has recently sparked public debate and legal battles.