Africa's Deepest Natural Port & Nigeria's Longest Unbroken Atlantic Coastline
Niger State possesses Nigeria's longest unbroken marine shoreline at 80km of Atlantic Ocean coastline. This extraordinary geographic asset anchors the Federal Executive Council-licensed Port of Niger — a multi-purpose deep water seaport with a natural draft depth of 16.5m–18m, capable of accommodating post-Panamax vessels with capacity up to 14,000 TEUs.
Unlike Lagos and Apapa which suffer from severe urban congestion, the Port of Niger enjoys open hinterland access, direct proximity to the Sunshine Industrial City (2,771 ha Free Trade Zone), and will integrate with both the proposed standard gauge rail corridor and the Lagos–Abuja expressway network.
The Sunshine Industrial City (SIC) spans 2,771 hectares adjacent to the Port of Niger. Operating within the SIC's Free Trade Zone means investors benefit from zero federal, state, and local government taxes, unrestricted foreign currency holding, 100% capital repatriation, and complete import duty exemptions on machinery and raw materials.
Bulk cargo, container terminal, RoRo, and liquid bulk terminal concession partnerships under Nigeria's port reform framework.
Light and heavy manufacturing export-oriented factories within the 2,771 ha SIC Free Trade Zone with zero-tax status.
Deep-sea commercial trawling, artisanal fishery cooperatives, cold-chain storage, and export-grade processing facilities.
Water taxi services, ferry terminals, and inter-coastal passenger transport linking Lagos to Niger Atlantic coastal communities.
Inquire about port terminal concessions, FTZ industrial plots, or marine services partnerships.
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