Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report

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A report by the Sea Empowerment & Research Center warns that drug trafficking through Nigerian seaports is threatening the country's trade reputation, economic competitiveness, and investment prospects. The ongoing use of ports as drug transit hubs poses serious challenges to Nigeria’s international trade.

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country’s international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned. In its July 2026 Policy Bulletin released yesterday, SEREC said the persistent use of Nigerian seaports as transit routes […] The post Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.