Maritime Nigeria

22/12/2023

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in partnership with the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, NSML have reached agreement on further training of Cadets under the…

30/08/2023

Agree to establish joint inspection team The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed commitment to enhance the output of designated export processing terminals. The Customs Boss made this revelation on Monday, 28th August, 2023, at his Office, when he received the Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Muhammad Bello Koko, and his entourage on a courtesy visit....

Agree to establish joint inspection team The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed commitment to enhance the output of designated export processing terminals.…

28/08/2023

Mourn Deceased Officers in Kebbi Command The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Service to protect Nigeria's land borders following attack on Customs officers by gunmen suspected to be smugglers in Kebbi. Lamenting the death of two officers of the service, Inspector of Customs, Alhaji Kabiru Shehu and Customs Assistant Abdullahi Muhammad, who were killed by gunmen last week, the CGC in a statement signed by National Public Relations Officer, NPRO, of the NCS, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, Bashir Adewale expressed his grief on the demise of the officers who were on national duty....

Mourn Deceased Officers in Kebbi Command The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Service to prot…

28/08/2023

As it Gets Ecoport PERS Terminal Certification At the recent inaugural NSML/Utomapp Maritime Round Table, the NLNG Ship Management Limited, NSML, unveiled plans and gave reasons for the transformation of the the company into NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Ltd, NSML. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NSML, Mr. Abdul-Kadir Ahmed explained the name change and what the company plans to do and the services it has positioned itself to offer to stakeholders in the maritime and Oil and Gas sectors within Nigeria and beyond....

As it Gets Ecoport PERS Terminal Certification At the recent inaugural NSML/Utomapp Maritime Round Table, the NLNG Ship Management Limited, NSML, unveiled plans and gave reasons for the transformat…

28/08/2023

"Terminal Operators on same page with FG"-Vicky Haastrup The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has promised to fully support the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to harness the potentials of the maritime sector. The Chairman of STOAN, Princess Vicky Haastrup, who said this in a statement issued by the association, also congratulated the former Osun State Governor on his appointment and swearing-in as Nigeria’s pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy....

“Terminal Operators on same page with FG”-Vicky Haastrup The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has promised to fully support the Minister of Marine and Blue Econ…

25/08/2023

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko and leadership team of the of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), led by the acting Registrar, Mrs. Chinyere Uromta have met in lagos to harmonize port operations and regulation by both Agencies to ensure port efficiency. Here in pictures are both organization as represented during the meeting.

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko and leadership team of the of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), led by the acting R…

25/08/2023

Reels Out Numbers Seafarers Onboard Vessels The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has as one of its cardinal mandate the implementation and enforcement of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage Act), 2003 which consists of the localization of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. Giving clarity on what NIMASA has been done under the leadership of the Dr. Bashir Jamoh led administration of the Agency, Mr....

Reels Out Numbers Seafarers Onboard Vessels The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has as one of its cardinal mandate the implementation and enforcement of the Coastal an…

22/08/2023

As Enforcement and Proper Regulation Lag The unfortunate Majestic Rig capsizing incident has thrown up more issues, adding to the myriad of problems bedeviling Nigeria’s maritime industry which is projected to be worth over five trillion naira if properly managed, fully harnessed and optimally utilized. Tragically, government after government, CEO after CEO, from regulator to regulator, progress remains elusive. Like a mirage, just when you think you are within grasp, it pales into nothingness....

As Enforcement and Proper Regulation Lag The unfortunate Majestic Rig capsizing incident has thrown up more issues, adding to the myriad of problems bedeviling Nigeria’s maritime industry which is …

16/08/2023

As Depthwise Evade NIMASA Officials Facts are emerging on the possible causes of the collapse of the Majestic Rig belonging to Depthwise Nig. Ltd which was hired by Seplat Energy Ltd for its operations in Delta state, South South Nigeria. The rig was being towed to site when it collapsed enroute location. Informed sources from Delta say at least four persons have been confirmed dead out of the 98 crew members on board the rig when the incident occured....

As Depthwise Evade NIMASA Officials Facts are emerging on the possible causes of the collapse of the Majestic Rig belonging to Depthwise Nig. Ltd which was hired by Seplat Energy Ltd for its opera…

15/08/2023

Seeks Partnership to Fight Smuggling In continuation of his ongoing tour of Commands of the Service, the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs has called for a strategic partnership between Customs and the Oyo state government in the fight against smuggling. The Ag. CGC who made the call when he visited the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Adebayo Lawal in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said that smuggling threatens the security of the nation....

Seeks Partnership to Fight Smuggling In continuation of his ongoing tour of Commands of the Service, the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs has called for a strategic partnership between Customs an…

14/08/2023

Partners Host Communities, Pledges Support The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has kick-started reinvigorating the corporate social responsibilities programs in NCS to give back to society for supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in achieving its core mandates. The Ag. CGC, on Monday, 14th August, extended a hand of fellowship to Dorian Home in Akure, Ondo State, an Orphanage home for Charity and Social Development....

Partners Host Communities, Pledges Support The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has kick-started reinvigorating the corporate social responsibilities programs in NCS …

09/08/2023

Reiterates Commitment to Curb Illicit Trade In continuation of the ongoing tour of the acting Customs Controller General, the Service has restated its determination to curb illicit trade in the country. Addressing newsmen in Ogun Command of the Service, the Ag. CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, said the harmful effects of illicit importation on the youths, such as drugs, cannot be overemphasised as it poses a significant challenge to public health and safety, as well as social and economic development....

Reiterates Commitment to Curb Illicit Trade In continuation of the ongoing tour of the acting Customs Controller General, the Service has restated its determination to curb illicit trade in the co…

09/08/2023

As NIMASA Launches its Floating Dock The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore who are to liaise with the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, in finalising site management, which include risk assessment in preparation to move the Modular floating Dock to the Continental Shipyard for the commencement of full operations....

As NIMASA Launches its Floating Dock The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of th…

09/08/2023

Also Speaks On Customs and Sea Port Administration Chief Eugene Nweke is the MD/CEO of Virtues Marine and Freight Services Ltd. He is a major key player in Nigeria's maritime industry with passion for academic and professional research which has earned him series of awards both locally and internationally. He is a speaker at maritime events and has presented papers at different fora....

Also Speaks On Customs and Sea Port Administration Chief Eugene Nweke is the MD/CEO of Virtues Marine and Freight Services Ltd. He is a major key player in Nigeria’s maritime industry with pa…

04/08/2023

Agree to collaborate to mitigate the menace of smuggling The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Thursday, 3rd August 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Ag. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit sought inter-agencies' cooperation and collaboration to fast-track sustainable working relationships between the Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Police Force to ensure adequate security of lives and properties in the country....

Agree to collaborate to mitigate the menace of smuggling The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Thursday, 3rd August 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Ag. Inspec…

01/08/2023

Using Croatian Ports Ukraine and Croatia have agreed on the possibility of using Croatian ports on the Danube and the Adriatic Sea for the export of Ukrainian grain, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after talks with his Croatian counterpart on Monday. Russia quit the U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal this month, depriving Ukraine, a global producer, of a vital conduit to safely export its agricultural products during the war....

Using Croatian Ports Ukraine and Croatia have agreed on the possibility of using Croatian ports on the Danube and the Adriatic Sea for the export of Ukrainian grain, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba …

01/08/2023

"We will Continue to Prioritise Safety" – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA working with officials of Total Energies EP Nigeria limited have rescued occupants of a distressed fishing vessel belonging to a national of the São Tomé Príncipe, which was adrift in the ocean for 11 days. A rescue team from Total Energies Nigeria Limited on noticing a distressed vessel at sea around Offshore Operational Field, OML 100, immediately sent signals to the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre,RMRCC, located in NIMASA informing the Agency of the situation....

“We will Continue to Prioritise Safety” – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA working with officials of Total Energies EP Nigeria limited have rescued o…

31/07/2023

Mr. Emeka Akabogu is a widely recognized expert in the field of maritime law and policy in Nigeria and leads the resourceful and enterprising team at Akabogu & Associates. He holds a law degree from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2000. He also holds a Masters degree with a specialization in Maritime Laws from the University College London....

Mr. Emeka Akabogu is a widely recognized expert in the field of maritime law and policy in Nigeria and leads the resourceful and enterprising team at Akabogu & Associates. He holds a law degree…

31/07/2023

"As We Review our Enforcement Strategies" In a bid to streamline operations and ensure higher efficiency, Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR said the Service is currently reviewing the strategy of its Enforcement unit. He revealed this at a meeting with Patrol Heads of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone 'A', after rounding off his maiden visit to some Area Commands and other Customs Formations in Zone 'A'....

“As We Review our Enforcement Strategies” In a bid to streamline operations and ensure higher efficiency, Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR …

28/07/2023

Only In Extreme circumstances The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, charged Officers and Men of the Service to apply tactical measures in dealing with citizens before using fi****ms, saying that “the use of fi****ms could only be applied in extreme circumstances that require self-defence”. The CGC passed the caution to the Senior Officers of the Service on Thursday, 27 July 2023, during the official declaration of a sensitization workshop on the practical implementation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 for Comptrollers and Assistant Legal Advisers at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College Gwagwalada, Abuja....

Only In Extreme circumstances The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, charged Officers and Men of the Service to apply tactical measures in dealing with citizens before …

27/07/2023

To Consolidate Identification Scheme In what seems like one of the most productive collaboration towards enhancing national security and curbing revenue loss, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commenced an intensive vehicle database integration of the two government agencies. A joint public statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem and the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada and sent to Maritime Nigeria, disclosed that the collaboration was effected when the the Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, visited the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, at the national headquarters of the Commission on Thursday....

To Consolidate Identification Scheme In what seems like one of the most productive collaboration towards enhancing national security and curbing revenue loss, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) a…

25/07/2023

Identifies flash points of between N500 to N5,000 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in its efforts to enhance port operations, has raised the alarm on increasing extortion along port access roads leading and fro the Lagos and Tin Can Island Port Complexes. The management of NPA in a statement express worry that the act is rearing its ugly head again after a clearance operations the Authority undertook on 16th to 18th July to rid the Port corridor of shanties and illegal erections which harbor the criminal elements who perpetrate these acts of extortion....

Identifies flash points of between N500 to N5,000 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in its efforts to enhance port operations, has raised the alarm on increasing extortion along port access roads…

22/07/2023

Meets NPA Reps, Others By Cynthia Idowu As part of his visit to Zone 'A', Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, paid a working visit to the Ikorodu Government Warehouse, Lagos. The Ag. CGC was received by the officer in charge of the warehouse, Deputy Comptroller W***y Ukpabio, representatives of the Nigerian Port Authority and other Terminal Operators....

Meets NPA Reps, Others By Cynthia Idowu As part of his visit to Zone ‘A’, Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, paid a working visit to the Ikorodu Governme…

21/07/2023

Collects over N260b In Six Months The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command has recorded an impressive revenue drive on non-oil export with an increasing 291,436.43 Metric tonnes (MT) through Free On Board (FOB) between January and June 2023. Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command , Comptroller Adekunle Oloyede in a statement on Thursday, said in terms of volume (MT) and value (FOB), the export trade recorded an exponential growth within the period under review....

Collects over N260b In Six Months The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command has recorded an impressive revenue drive on non-oil export with an increasing 291,436.43 Metric tonnes (MT…

21/07/2023

Pledges Commitment to Boost Trade The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, as part of his familiarization visit to zone A', toured the Lekki port and environs on Wednesday, 20th July 2023. He kicked off with the Lagos Free Trade Zone Area Command, where he was received by the Area Controller, Dorathy Yisa-Omogbehin. The Ag. CGC stated that the free zone concept promises the country many benefits....

Pledges Commitment to Boost Trade The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, as part of his familiarization visit to zone A’, toured the Lekki port and environs on We…

18/07/2023

Remits N55,712, 565, 027.46 to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) There are hear warming indications that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has generated a total revenue of N191, 430,093,501.00 from its operations in the first half of 2023 as the agency remitted N55,712, 565, 027.46 to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federation within the period. In a half-year 2023 performance report, the NPA Managing Director of NPA, Mohammed Bello Koko said given the existential economic headwinds both at the micro and macro levels, these operational statistics for the first six months were reassuring, adding that they catalyzed the commendable remittances to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federal Government thus far....

Remits N55,712, 565, 027.46 to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) There are hear warming indications that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has generated a total revenue of N191, 430,093,501.00 f…