Apapa contains a number of ports and terminals operated by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), including the major port of Lagos State and Lagos Port Complex (LPC). These ports and terminals are for commodities like containers and bulk cargos. The area features numerous creeks, waterfronts and a high presence of foreigners. Apapa hosts the two busiest seaports (Apapa Port and Tin Can Port) in Nigeria. The headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), as well as NIMASA, can be seen here. Apapa also plays host to various Army, Police and Naval establishments.
Commercial offices of many shipping, clearing, and transportation companies, as well as warehouses, can also be seen in this area. Apapa hosts the headquarters of the Nigerian newspapers, Thisday and Businessday. A major refinery in this area is the BUA Group and a notable building is the Folawiyo Towers. The popular Apapa fish market is the major market in Apapa. To cater for the numerous workers and residents in Apapa, there are a lot of eatery outlets and stores which include; Mario’s Pizza and Fast Food, Sphinx Oriental Fast Food, Apapa Mall (Shoprite) and Domino’s as well as a handful of local cafeterias. Social and recreational facilities are provided by private and public organisations including a boat club located on Apapa Creek.
