Containers are piling up at the nation’s seaport terminals. Government agencies not directly involved in cargo clearing are now making doing business more difficult for importers by detaining containers already released by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
BusinessDay discovered that agencies such as the Maritime Police Division of the Nigeria Police Force, the Agricultural Quarantine Service, the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) interfere with containers released by Customs.… Read the rest
President Bola Tinubu has called for a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the recurring tragedy of fatal boat incidents across the nation.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Tinubu said government agencies would be held accountable for any regulatory or safety lapses, urging that comprehensive safety measures and enforcement must be carried out on boating activities in the country.… Read the rest
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
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
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
Boat operators under the aegis of Lagos State chapter of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters (ATBOWATON) has determined to overhaul its operational strategies, zeroing on “one zone, one project” agenda to empower its members hit by subsidy removal impacts.
The association disclosed this during an emergency meeting in Lagos, to address the challenges currently faced by its members.… Read the rest