The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has recovered more than N90.6 billion and $1.35 million for port users through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism.
The regulator reported resolving 295 commercial disputes, highlighting the persistent operational and financial frictions facing traders navigating Nigeria's maritime infrastructure.
The recovery of significant foreign currency alongside the local naira sum points to the complexity of cross-border trade settlements in the region.
For importers and exporters, the ADR process serves as a critical backstop against port-related delays and billing conflicts that can erode margins and disrupt supply chains.
The volume of cases suggests that despite recent government efforts to modernize port operations, commercial disagreements remain frequent.
This development comes as the Federal Executive Council recently approved approximately N286 billion in maritime infrastructure and safety projects.