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The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON on Tuesday declared that a National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy is essential for the development of the Nigerian maritime sector. He stated this while declaring open a stakeholders validation session aimed at developing the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy in Nigeria. The Minister emphasized that the National Policy will create a sustainable pathway for economic growth in fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism, and seabed mining, while also ensuring environmental sustainability. He further noted the need for a robust National Policy to address challenges in the sector, including environmental degradation and illegal activities such as Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. According to a press release from the Head Public Relations of NIMASA, Mr. Osagie Edward, Oyetola at the occasion said,  “A robust National Policy will ensure that we address these...

... Facility Focused On CGC's Policy Statement  - Nnadi The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR on Tuesday commissioned the renovated administrative building of the TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) describing it as an award winning facility. While commissioning the building which was built over 40 years ago, the CGC in his remark noted that "It is a fitting presence to have the former Area Administrator of this Command in our midst today;  He added that irrespective of the paramilitary group that one belong to that they all have a common mandate  to government and the people of Nigeria, he commended the collaborative efforts of all sister government agencies to achieve success. While expressing happiness that the story around the country is that of collaborative efforts that is yielding fruits in terms of all the key performance indicators. He  commended Comptroller Nnadi for all his hard work and intellig...

The Joint Border Patrol Team sector 2 in the South West zone of the Nigeria Customs Service has made spectacular seizures worth more than N556.4 million within the last four weeks . The Co-ordinator of the sector, Deputy Comptroller Mohammed Salisu Shuaibu disclosed this to  journalists in Lagos yesterday,, stating that 816 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50 kg each were amongst the goods intercepted by his men. Other items seized include; 285 Bales of used clothes, 674kg of Cannabis Sativa, 61 Jumbo sacks of used shoes, 802 Jerry cans containing premium motor spirit (25 Litres each), 8 Units of used vehicles He stated that in combating illegal migration across the international border, 34 illegal migrants were arrested by his men and handed over the same to the Nigeria Immigration Service for onward prosecution. Continuing, DC Shuaibu affirmed that in their commitment to significantly distort the trade supply chain of illicit drugs, Joint Border Patrol Sector 2, intercepted ...

The dynamic publisher of Truetells Nigeria, Mr. Izuchukwu Ahuchaogu has been awarded the prestigious title of Media Personality of the Year at the TM News Awards 2024. The ceremony, held at Lagos Oriental Hotel, in Lagos celebrated the outstanding contributions of media professionals across the nation. Ahuchaogu, known for his innovative approach to journalism and commitment to truth-telling, has significantly impacted the Nigerian media landscape. Under his leadership, Truetells Nigeria has become a trusted source of news, focusing on integrity, accuracy, and insightful reporting. In his acceptance speech, Ahuchaogu expressed gratitude to his team and readers. “This award is not just for me, but for everyone at Truetells Nigeria who works tirelessly to uphold the values of honest journalism. We are dedicated to telling the stories that matter and serving the public with transparency,” he said. The TM News Awards, an annual event that honors excellence in journalism, attracted numer...

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, Barrister Pius Akuttah on Saturday showered encomium and prayers on Lady Elohor Asu Beks, wife of the Doyen of Nigerian maritime reporting, Elder Asu Beks at her 40th birthday celebration held at the Sunfit hotels, Amuwo Odofin Lagos. Her husband, Elder Asu Beks, publisher of Shipping World Magazine had called out associates, friends and family to celebrate his wife of inestimable value for her support, encouragement  and tolerance as she clocked 40 years. Delivering his goodwill message at the occasion, Barrister Akuttah described Lady Elohor as an incredible beautiful woman whose beauty reflects around the contributions of her husband, Asu Beks, to the growth and development of the Nigerian maritime industry. The speech reads full, "It is a privilege to stand here today as we gather to celebrate a truly special milestone - the 40th birthday of an incredible woman, Lady Elohor Asu Beks. Forty years is no small feat. I...

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) and the Nigeria Customs Service has agreed to work together to safeguard Nigeria’s natural resources and boosting economic growth. The agreement was reached in Abuja when the president of NMGS paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Customs at the Customs headquarters on the 21st of November. The president, Professor Akinade Olatunji, who emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the capacity of Customs officers to identify and safeguard natural resources called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to address the rising threat of illegal smuggling of natural resources, which is causing significant revenue loss and depletion of critical raw materials. In his words, “We are aware of the vast quantities of resources leaving the country illegally. These finite assets must be protected. Collaborating with agencies at the exit points will ensure proper documentation, revenue remittance, and duty paymen...

Technocrats, Economists and other stateholders in the Nigerian maritime sector will on Wednesday, 4th of December at the maiden edition of PortNews Summit gather to deliberate on how Local Content has fared after privatisation of the ports sincer 2006. The summit, which is scheduled to take place at the Rovkview Hotels Apapa, Lagos according to the organisers is themed,  "Port Reforms and Local Content: Has Nigeria fared Well? is expected to pool a gathering of respected economists, ship moguls, respected maritime stakeholders, legal experts and longstanding maritime journalists. The occasion will be chaired by former Minister of lnterior, Captain Emmanuel lhenacho, while the guest speakers will be the renowned economist and a former Director General of Lagos Chambers of Commerce and industries, Dr Muda Yusuf and the well known maritime legal luminary, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN.  Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be the Chief Host. and the Special Guest of Honour is t...

Following a recent report of a missing money in the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund CVFF as published in of the the newspapers, the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA had reaffirmed that the the funds which is meant for maritime capacity development are intact and NIMASA is committed to it's disbursement  According to a press released signed by the head of Public Relations of NIMASA, Mr Edward Osagie FNIPR, the funds are intact and currently held with the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Single Treasury Account (TSA).  Describing the report of a missing money as both misleading and false, the statement reads, "For the record, the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, securely held in the NIMASA account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), remains intact. There has been no disappearance of funds, and no illegal transactions, as the article suggests. This misinformation is a figment of the authors imagination, aimed at undermining NIMASA’s int...

The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service headed by Comptroller Tunde Olomu fsi has achieved a revenue collection of N2.01tr as at November 19, 2024 According to a press release issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, CSC Usman Abubakar, the CAC made this disclosure while addressing officers and men of the command during a parade on Wednesday November 20, 2024 said the command aims at achieving its N2.2tr target for this year by the end of this month ahead of December. Comptroller Olomu said the command is drawing inspiration from the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR who announced the total collection of N5.07tr by the service on Tuesday at the just concluded CGC Conference in Abuja. According to him, Apapa Port Command plays a critical role in the overall performance of the service nationwide .He said the command contributed 40% (forty percent)of the N5.07tr total target of the service that has been met so far, which underscores the ...

Ahead of the 25th anniversary and fund raising ceremony of  National Association Of Government Approved Freight Forwarders' (NAGAFF) scheduled to hold tomorrow, the 16th of November, 2024, one of the association's big names, Chief Ejiofor, the Agbalanze of Ozubulu has opened the fund raising box  with a donation of a whopping sum of N10 million cash The event, which is aimed at  raising  the sum of  one billion naira for an upgraded project cost for the building of NAGAFF headquarters and permanent site , will take place at the Colonades Hotel, 21 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos by 1pm prompt. The Founder of NAGAFF,  Chief Dr. Boniface Aniebonam in a statement directs all  members  of NAGAFF and the event planning Committee to remind all the Invitees  of the need to grace the occasion as all arrangements have been made to make the event  remarkable and memorable.

With Seven weeks to the end of year 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has already generated the N5.07trillion revenue target allocated to the service by the Federal Government. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr stated this on Wednesday in his opening speech at the Comptroller Generals Conference holding in Abuja. He said the service  achieved the feat through strategic engagements and collaborative approaches in delivering its core statutory responsibilities. In his words,  “I am pleased to announce that yesterday 12 November 2024, at exactly 13:10 Hrs, the Nigeria Customs Service hit its 2024 revenue target of NGN 5.07 trillion, with more than a month remaining in the fiscal year. This exceptional performance projected to exceed our target by 10% validates our partnership-driven approach to revenue collection and trade facilitation.  The achievement is not merely about numbers; it demonstrates how enhanced stakeholder collaboration, imp...

... As Minister Sets Up Inter-Ministerial Election Committee Ahead Of IMO Election In an effort to enhance Nigeria’s maritime governance and align its practices with international standards, promote maritime safety, security, and environmental protection and in a bid to paves way for Nigeria to officially deposit instruments of accession at the IMO headquarters, which serves as the repository for such conventions,  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has signed the instruments of accession for six Conventions of the International Maritime Organisation IMO. The six instruments signed are the Instrument of Accession of the Protocol of 2005 to the 1988 Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf, the Instrument of Accession of the International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel 1995; and the Instrument of Accession of the Protocol Relating to Interventi...

The swift response from the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA  and APM Terminals last weekend, contained a fire outbreak on a crane at the Lagos Ports Complex Apapa. APM Terminals said in a statement which reads, “We extend our sincere gratitude to the NPA Management and NPA Fire Service for their prompt assistance in managing the situation; "We are pleased to confirm that all personnel are safe with no injuries or fatalities reported. The safety of our employees, partners and the surrounding community is our top priority, and we are proud that our stringent safety measures played a critical role in preventing any harm. Operations at the terminal have not been disrupted, and we continue to operate as usual,” APM Terminals said in a statement. It was gathered that a thorough investigation is being conducted to determine the immediate and remote cause of the fire.  “We appreciate the support and understanding of our stakeholders during this time and remain committed to ...

The Nigeria Customs Services through the TinCan Island Command has made a remarkable seizure of 16 containers ladden with illicit and dangerous drugs which were imported from India. The command also generated a total sum of N1,046,496,593,103.60 as revenue within ten months of 2024. January to November 2024. Showcasing the seizures to the journalists on thursday at the command scanning site,  the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command,  Comptroller Dera Nnadi mni said these significant seizures of illicit substances and unregistered pharmaceutical products were made between May 17 and October 23, 2024, after inspection of the sixteen containers by multiple enforcement agencies including Customs, NDLEA, and NAFDAC. Breakdown of the seizures includes numerous shipments of codeine-based cough syrups (Barcadin, Broncleer, and DSP with Codeine), 420 cartons of Royal 225 (Tapentadol HVCL 125mg and Carisoprodol BP 100mg), 200 cartons of 5mg Benzhexol Tablets (Brand: Trodal), Di...

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has described the recent visit to the Governor of Abia State  by its expelled presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general election Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as deceitful and advised governor Otti not to allow himself to be dragged into internal affairs of the party. The NWC made this statement yesterday, 10th of November 2024 after rising from an emergency meeting held at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. According to a statement signed by the   National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abduksalam Abdulrazaq, the NCW maintained that Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasia group where no longer members of the party since they have been expelled and shouldn't have introduced themselves at the members of the executives of the party. Parts of the statement reads, "The attention of the NWC of the NNPP has been drawn to the introduction of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiya group members that acc...

Following the recent declarative of Abia state High Court on the leadership tussle which had engulfed the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) since the last general election, chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam has declared that the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and members of the former National Working Committee (NWC) including Buba Galadima are no longer reliable in the party and so have become inconsequential under the current scheme of things of the party. The Abia State High Court had last week in it's judgement on the matter mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hand over the party’s management to the BoT. This followed an order of Mandamus suit filed by the BoT asking the State High Court to issue a declaratory order mandating INEC to transfer the party’s management to the BoT, which was expeditiously granted. Dr. Aniebonam, who is the chairman of the Board...

D espite the current financial strains affecting businesses and citizens in the country, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through a streamlined procedures and revenue from Excise duty has generated a total revenue of ₦23,974,543,014.49 (Twenty-Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Four Million, Five Hundred and Forty-Three Thousand, and Fourteen Naira, Forty-Nine Kobo) within  the third quarter of the year 2024. The  Customs Area Controller of the command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, disclosed this on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, during a press briefing with newsmen held at the command's headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo state According to him,  “This achievement which reflects a 27.5% increase over the sum of ₦17,377,387,591.90 (Seventeen Billion, Three Hundred and Seventy-Seven Million, Three Hundred and Eighty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety-One Naira, Ninety Kobo) generated in the corresponding period of 2023, is a testament of the command's...