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The DG NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR arrived London as part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly. The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy HE Adegboyega Oyetola CON who is leading Nigeria’s delegation will announce Nigeria’s Blue Economy direction to a global audience, while participating at the IMO 2023 General Assembly. Over the next few days, the global maritime community will be better informed about the efforts of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration to harness Nigeria’s maritime potentials in line with Global Best Practices. NIMASA, as IMO's focal Agency in Nigeria, remains resolute in administering Safety and Security in the nation’s maritime domain. L- R: Alternate Permanent  Representative to the IMO, Abdul Dirisu; Director, Maritime Safety & Security, Babatunde Bombata; Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administr

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has restated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to reposition the nation's maritime sector in line with its agenda for economic growth and development.   He disclosed that his ministry had already mapped out plans on how to revamp the maritime industry, noting that the plans covers areas such as security, marine environment management, climate action and human capital development.  The minister made the remarks on Monday while addressing member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at the 33rd session of its General Assembly in London, according to statement released by his spokesperson, Ismail Omipidan.  This is even as the Secretary General of IMO, Kitack Lim, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the new ministry, saying that the approach was futuristic and strategic. According to Oyetola, President Tinubu, in recognition of the importance of the maritime

  The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has been named the leader of the Nigeria Reputation and Management Group (NRMG) of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) The President of the Institute Ike Neliaku made this disclosure when he inaugurated the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) on 24 November 2023 in Abuja.   In his remarks, the NIPR President affirmed that the combination    of distinguished assembly of 23 members, marks a significant step towards fortifying Nigeria's global image. According to him, "The NRMG, born out of a commitment to enhancing Nigeria's reputation, has a multifaceted mandate. In addition to developing sustainable strategies and operational modalities, the group is tasked with identifying critical national assets and wielding influence over Nigeria's reputation”. The President went further to announce that the group will take charge of reconvening the annual "Nigeria Reputation Summit" star

   It was momentous gathering at the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, 25 November 2023 when retired Management Team members of the Nigeria Customs Service celebrated shared legacy of diligence and commitment to service. The Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, in a heartfelt address, reassured retirees of comprehensive measures to elevate their welfare with a plan to integrate them into the Nigeria Customs Service's healthcare programs. He emphasized his commitment to sustaining bonds beyond active service. According to a release by the Service Image Maker, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, Adeniyi disclosed that ongoing discussions with the Minister of Finance to champion a bill establishing a dedicated Pension Scheme, stating, "This strategic initiative reflects foresight in securing the financial future of leaders within the Nigeria Customs Service”. The CGC underscored the significance of the reunion, stating, “Today marks a momentous occasion as we com

  The high cost of cooking gas currently experiencing in the country may soon be a thing of the past if the Federal Government can implements its plans to resolve the challenges     bordering on the supply and pricing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPSG) in Nigeria’s Domestic Market. This was disclosed by the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who said he waded into the issue following a rise in the price of LPG per kg from about N700 to above N1,100 in some parts of the country. According to the statement issued by the Minister’s media aide, Louis Ibah, the Minister made the disclosure at a meeting convened at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, which was attended by officials of Chevron Nigeria Limited, the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. P.M.EXPRESS had earlier reported that the real cause of high price of cooking gas is the exportation in disregard for domestic use caused by foreign

  The Congress Of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP), has cautioned the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola on his bid to resuscitate the dead Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL). The association in a statement issued today, Monday 27th November, 2023 had urged the honorable minister to avoid the pitfalls observed in the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi A. Sirika’s failed bid to resuscitate the defunct Nigeria Airways in the implementation of the Blue Economy initiative. In a comprehensive analysis following the Minister’s recent public speech at the just concluded Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Advancing Sustainable Development in Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos and specifically on the rebuilding of the Nigeria National Shipping Line (NNSL), CONMMEP expresses apprehensions over lack of specificity in the government’s plan, particularly in capturing the $10 billion ship charter market. The Association highlighted c

  The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a landmark revenue collection feat with the generation of N11.3bn on November 22, 2023 thereby surpasssing the existing highest daily collection record of N10bn which was achieved on August 3, 2023. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba, according to a press release signed by CSC Abubakar Usman, the  Customs Public Relations Officer of Apapa Command described the collection as a fallout of teamwork, system audit ,compliance and zero compromise, he further urged officers of the command to sustain the tempo of hard work. Comptroller Jaiyeoba said the command has been more focused on its mandate and collected N135bn for the month of October, which presently is the highest monthly collection in the history of the command. According to the CAC, the recent daily and monthly revenue collection achievements should be a motivation for officers to do more to justify the confidence invested in the serv

  Drug cartels operating within the nation's coastal waters and land borders has suffered a setback as the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) hands over hard drugs and substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and Tramadol to the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The handover ceremony occurred on Thursday, 23 November 2023, at the Customs Warehouse in Karu, Abuja. During a joint press briefing, Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, disclosed that the illicit substances were seized in operations conducted by the Western Marine Command, FOU Zone ‘A,’ and Zone ‘B’ formations. Notable contributors to this effort included the Ogun 1 Area Command and Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C.’ The CGC stated that the Nigeria Customs Service and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) solidified their commitment to combat drug trafficking by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on 4 April 2023. CGC Adeniyi emphasized the significance of community support in th

  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR, has     signed a performance bond for Ministerial Deliverables from 2023-2027 with the Ministry of Marine and Blue  Economy. The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, who personally supervised the NIMASA Bond signing ceremony at the Ministerial retreat in Lagos, urged the Management of the Agency to key into the vision of the Ministry in achieving its mandate as set by     President Bola Ahmed      Tinubu, GCFR. In his words “This document will drive our carefully thought out strategies and robust policies in line with the renewed hope Agenda of Mr President H. E. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. Our mandate is to institutionalise Blue Economy as an important pillar for economic sustenance and growth diversification. On his part the NIMASA DG assured of steady and measurable progress within the period covered by the Bond. He made a presentati

  The Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated the sum N30,408,276.00 Million     between 1st to 31st of October, 2023,     When compared with the amount of N5,487,076.00 collected in the corresponding period of year 2022, there is a significant increase of N24,921,200.00, which is over 400% increment.   The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, revealed this while briefing newsmen at the commands headquarters in Idiroko on Wednesday. He revealed that through the unwavering commitment to contributing to economic development and national security of the nation by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) through the    mandate of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling and trade facilitation, the Command generated the revenue through baggage assessment and auction sales of seized petroleum products. In the resolve of the command to remain resolute in anti-smuggling fight, the Command within the same period under review also re

  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, OFR has held sessions at the public hearing on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper FSP. The session, which was chaired by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio was organized by the Joint Committee on Finance, Appropriation, National Planning and Economic Affairs and Local and Foreign Debts was in an effort to attain optimal implementation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper MTEF and FSP, which will provide a comprehensive framework for prudent fiscal management and resource allocation. The DG according to a statement from he Public relations officer of NIMASA, Osagie Edward proposed that all hands must be on deck to ensure the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration exchanged ideas with the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS, Zacch Aded

  … Sets Up Standing Committee For Blue Economy    The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR says collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his Administration in terms of maritime security in Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea.  The NIMASA DG stated this    when he received the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mustapha Hasssan and a delegation of senior Naval officers in Lagos, Nigeria. Jamoh noted that the Nigerian model is now being adopted in other countries, adding that the change in narratives about security in Nigerian waters from the era of over 26 Piracy incidents and negative media exposure, to no single piracy incident in Nigerian waters for almost two years now, is a direct product of effective collaboration of the Maritime Administration with the Nigerian Navy,    a relationship he hopes to deepen.  In his words "Collaboration with the