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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

Containers are being loaded onto a truck at the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

Employees work at a tire factory in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

A truck loaded with a container is pictured at the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

Containers are being loaded onto a truck at the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

A truck is maneuvered under instruction of a port worker at the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lekki Port And The Lekki Free Trade Zone - Nigeria

Employees work at a tire factory in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. The Lekki Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone are both located in the Lekki Peninsula of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. The Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a designed capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. The Lekki Free Trade Zone, developed and operated by China Railway Construction Corporation, spans 30 square kilometers. The duo of port and free trade zone gave birth to a synergistic development model, which significantly shortens cargo transport time, boosts Nigeria's foreign trade, and injects new momentum into the local economy. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

(240606) -- NAIROBI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

(240606) -- NAIROBI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A container truck waits to be loaded at the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees operate at a workshop of a personal care product company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a workshop of an electric equipment company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows the entrance to the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An employee processes audio system parts at a workshop in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a steel mill in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees operate at a workshop of a personal care product company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Chinese-built deepwater port in Nigeria welcomes largest-ever container vessel

STORY: Chinese-built deepwater port in Nigeria welcomes largest-ever container vessel SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CMA CGM Scandola arriving at the Lekki Deep Sea Port 2. various of the welcoming event 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria 3. various of the Lekki Deep Sea Port (file) STORYLINE: The Chinese-built Lekki Deep Sea Port, the first of its kind in Nigeria, received Monday the largest container vessel that has ever docked in the country, marking a milestone for Nigeria's maritime trade. The container ship received by the Lekki Deep Sea Port is a liquefied natural gas-powered vessel with a capacity of 14,812 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), setting a new size record while also highlighting the maritime facility's capacity to handle vessels of such magnitude. SOUNDBITE (English): BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria "It is something

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Nigeria's first deep seaport put into operation

STORY: Nigeria's first deep seaport put into operation DATELINE: Jan 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lekki Deep Sea Port 2. various of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration ceremony 3. various of Lekki Deep Sea Port STORYLINE: Lekki Deep Sea Port, the first of its kind in Nigeria, was put into operation on Monday. At the inauguration ceremony, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said the new maritime facility opens a new vista of economic development for the African country. The port, one of the biggest in West Africa, was constructed by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC). The construction of the port commenced in June 2020 and was completed in October 2022. It is designed to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as biometric scanners and facial recognition systems, the port is expected to improve security and efficiency, and streamline the clearance of cargo

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-NEW DEEP SEAPORT-OPERATION

(230124) -- LAGOS, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2023 shows facilities at the Lekki deep seaport in Lagos, Nigeria. The commission ceremony for commercial operations of the Chinese-built Lekki deep seaport is held here on Monday. (Photo by Tope Ayoku/Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, speaks at the handing over ceremony of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2022. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, speaks at the handing over ceremony of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2022. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2022 shows a view of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port

STORY: Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of handing-over ceremony 2. various of Cui Jianchun 3. various of deep sea port 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State 5. various of deep sea port STORYLINE: China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. At the handing-over ceremony, Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, said as a commercial project of tripartite cooperation between China, France and Nigeria, Lekki port is of great significance for promoting the Belt and Road cooperation in Africa. Constructed by the CHEC, the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. The construction of the port commenced in June 2020, and is designed to hand

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Xinhua Headlines: Studies show private Western lenders create most of African debt burden

(220720) -- NAIROBI, July 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 1, 2022 shows the berthing of the first ship at the Lekki Deep Sea Port under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. (CHEC/Handout via Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-SEAPORT

(220703) -- LAGOS, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People welcome the berthing of the first ship at the Lekki Deep Seaport under construction in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 1, 2022. The vessel, ZHEN HUA 28 departing from China's Hong Kong, delivered on Friday three ship-to-shore cranes and 10 rubber-tired gantry cranes that will help in the evacuation of cargoes from vessels to the shore. The Lekki Deep Seaport, constructed by the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. It is designed to have the capacity to handle a significant volume of liquid and dry bulk un-containerized cargoes. (CHEC/Handout via Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-SEAPORT

(220703) -- LAGOS, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 1, 2022 shows the berthing of the first ship at the Lekki Deep Seaport under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. The vessel, ZHEN HUA 28 departing from China's Hong Kong, delivered on Friday three ship-to-shore cranes and 10 rubber-tired gantry cranes that will help in the evacuation of cargoes from vessels to the shore. The Lekki Deep Seaport, constructed by the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. It is designed to have the capacity to handle a significant volume of liquid and dry bulk un-containerized cargoes. (CHEC/Handout via Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHEC-LEKKI DEEP SEA PORT-REVENUE

(220506) -- LAGOS, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows the Lekki Deep Sea Port under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. TO GO WITH "Nigeria's first deep sea port to attract revenues worth 201 billion USD: minister" (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd./Handout via Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHEC-LEKKI DEEP SEA PORT-REVENUE

(220506) -- LAGOS, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Nov. 19, 2021 shows the Lekki Deep Sea Port under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. TO GO WITH "Nigeria's first deep sea port to attract revenues worth 201 billion USD: minister" (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd./Handout via Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHEC-LEKKI DEEP SEA PORT-REVENUE

(220506) -- LAGOS, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Nov. 19, 2021 shows the Lekki Deep Sea Port under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. TO GO WITH "Nigeria's first deep sea port to attract revenues worth 201 billion USD: minister" (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd./Handout via Xinhua)