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Nigeria's transportation sector experienced significant growth and transformation in Q2 2026, driven by accelerated infrastructure projects, enhanced regional integration through AfCFTA, and increased private sector participation. The quarter showcased operational improvements across aviation, maritime, and road networks, supported by the positive impact of 2025 tax reforms on investor confidence and regulatory efficiency.

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.

The final quarter of 2025 saw Nigeria's transport sector pivot from planning to execution, with the enactment of multiple policy frameworks and the commencement of ground-breaking projects.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Vehicle Compliance Assurance Programme (VehCAP). Under the programme, used vehicles and automotive products entering Nigeria must obtain pre shipment certification before customs valuation, port processing, import clearance and market entry.

In the quest to improve the infrastructural needs of Nigeria and maximise resources, the President of Nigeria approved the Executive Order 007 (the Order) ...

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 Senate has rejected the report of its committee on the National Roads Fund (Establishment, etc) Bill 2017.

The Circular clarifies that the approved SPM, which are in line with the ECOWAS CET, shall become effective from Monday, 1 May 2023.

On 25 January 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari signed Executive Order (EO) 007 on the Road Infrastructure Refurbishment and Development Tax Credit Scheme (Scheme).

The Lagos State Government ("LASG") held a press briefing on Monday, 27th January 2020, where it announced the outright ban on motorcycles, and tricycles, the "Keke Napeps" on major highways in Lagos State.

The Nigerian government introduced the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) in 2013 to revitalisethe auto industry.

The Nigeria Railway Corporation has been test-running the train services along this line for a month now, moving people for free. The fare will now cost about US$2.

This Stakeholders' Report reviews key legal, regulatory, and policy developments in Nigeria's transportation sector during 2025. The period was characterised by heightened regulatory intervention, fiscal restructuring...

As part of the updates and changes to the NCC requirements for an Individual License, the NCC updated the requirements for application for an Individual License to...

Though the current recession has impacted negatively on Nigeria's automotive sector leading to a very slow growth scenario...

According to the World Bank, up to 80% of Nigerian roads are in poor condition, and only about 30% are paved. According to the National Integrated Infrastructure...

Nigeria has huge opportunities in the transportation sector to generate revenue, create jobs, and facilitate movement for business and leisure.