The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 16 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos.

NPA in its Daily Shipping Position, on Tuesday said that the expected vessels would arrive from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29.

It said that six of the expected ships contained crude oil, five ships were laden with aviation fuel while the remaining five contained gasoline, diesel, gas oil, and containers of different products.

9news Nigeria reports that the document noted that two ships had arrived at the ports, waiting to berth with general cargo and bulk.

9news Nigeria reports that 19 ships are at the ports discharging general cargoes, bulk wheat, bulk gypsum, containers and petrol.