The Compliance Team of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders NAGAFF has alleged that over 1, 800 laden containers are currently trapped at the various seaports in Lagos due to sharp practices by Maritime Police.
Speaking with journalists after a protest at Apapa Port at the weekend, the National Coordinator, NAGAFF 100 per cent Compliance Team, Alhaji Tanko Ibrahim, expressed worries that if not checked, the trend might fuel port and cargo congestion, especially as the end of year activities approach.… Read the rest
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating crude oil theft has insisted on the appearance of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and others before the committee.
They include the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
Rep Alhassan Rurum, the Chairman of the probe panel, gave the ruling in Abuja, adding that the heads of the agencies must appear in person and not send representatives.… Read the rest
In a bid to bolster security efforts within the state, the Nasarawa Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), conducted a one-day interactive and sensitization forum for various security agencies.
Bar, ZZ Alumaga, the Executive Director, NASEMA while welcoming the security operatives yesterday in the one day security programme held at De- Crown Hotel,Lafia urged them to redouble their efforts in combating crimes within the state.… Read the rest
Stakeholders in the maritime sector are advocating the adoption of data-driven compliance as a catalyst for the repositioning and transformation of the nation’s Ports across the country.
They said that data-gathering, analysis, and response will aid in achieving standard operating procedures (SOP) compliance, transparency, and accountability of ports and terminals.
At the fourth compliance roundtable with the theme: “A Maritime Sector Fit For Purpose: Evidence of Data-Driven Compliance”, which was organized by the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) and the Convention on Business Integrity (CBi) in Lagos yesterday.… Read the rest
In a bid to promote sustainable development and harness the immense potential of Nigeria’s vast marine resources, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is considering significant reforms to address bureaucratic bottlenecks hindering the growth of the blue economy.
He said he would continue to provide a conducive working environment for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), that will facilitate the disposal of overtime cargoes at all the ports in the country and pave the way for effective and efficient service delivery.… Read the rest
Spaces for Change (S4C) will host the second edition of the National Extractives Dialogue (NED) on September 14 and 15, 2023, in Owerri, Imo State.
NED2023 will set the stage for an inclusive and transformative discussion on the responsible management of oil, gas, and mineral resources in the West African sub-region.
Organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), this edition will bring together over 200 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including policymakers, regulators, extractive industry players, academia, media, civil society organisations, and the host communities.… Read the rest
In a bid to further enhance a reliable database for seafarers in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NINASA, has commenced the electronic registration of sailors.
In a statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations department of the agency, Mr. Osage Edward, Director General of the NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, said that one of the cardinal principles of the Cabotage regime is the localization of manning of vessels operating in Nigerian waters.… Read the rest
The Federal Government says it will support and deepen the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the management of Nigeria’s oil, gas, and solid mineral resources.
Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while unveiling the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 Solid Minerals Industry Report.
The report, with its theme “Impact built on blocking leakages to grow revenue” is the 12th in a cycle and aimed at producing a solid minerals industry report for 2021 in accordance with the EITI standard.… Read the rest
There are indications that the Federal Government may have returned subsidy payment on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), using the supposed commercialised Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to manage the market shocks and maintain monopoly of the downstream segment of the nation’s oil and gas industry.
According to The Guardian analysis, about N318 billion (N10.6 billion) monthly losses are now recorded on petrol and may be calculated as under-recovery by the supposed NNPC Limited.… Read the rest
House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Disposal of Public Property has begun a probe into disposal of assets belonging to the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) in 2018 by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Chairman of the committee and House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere (APC, Edo), gave the hint, yesterday, when Managing Directors (MDs) of RBDAs appeared before the panel.… Read the rest