Niger Delta Blue Economy: UN group identifies $1.5trn blue opportunities, as expert raises environmental concerns
As Nigeria Blue Economy Stakeholders step up engagements through the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Forum to change the dynamics of the crude oil dependent region to a new future…
Oil marketers urge NIMASA, NPA to adopt Naira transactions in ports
November 14, 2022 The Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to obey Federal Government’s directive…
DAPPMAN decries absence of level-playing field that guarantees access to dollars at official rates
Nov. 8, 2022 The Depots, and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), says accessing foreign exchange at official rate was a serious challenge to marketers. Mrs. Winifred Akpani, DAPPMAN’s…
FG to harmonise taxes paid by jetty operators – Sambo
Nov. 2, 2022 The Federal Government will soon harmonise taxes paid by jetty operators to address double taxation and promote Ease of Doing Business in the country. The Minister of…
PRESIDENT BUHARI SEEKS EXPANDED TRADE RELATIONS BEYOND GAS EXPORTS TO SOUTH KOREA; ENHANCED SECURITY COOPERATION
October 26, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Seoul, expressed Nigeria’s desire to widen the scope of trade relations with the Republic of Korea beyond gas exports. According to a…
Nigeria loses 1m barrels of crude to theft daily – Lawan
October 7, 2022 The President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria loses one million barrels of crude oil daily to crude theft. He made the remarks at the presentation…
FG reaffirms commitment to reposition Onne port
September 2, 2022 The Federal Government has restated its commitment to reposition the Onne Port to maximise its huge potential in export and import trades. The Minister of Transportation, Mr….
Senate orders arrest of NIMASA boss, Jamoh, over alleged fraud, $9.3 billion loss
An audit report has unearthed alleged loss in the sum of $9.3 billion between 2013 and 2014 at the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The report also queried suspected…
Wreck removal: NIMASA conducts post-impact assessment on Badagry creek
June 19, 2022 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced preparatory works to deploy high-resolution magnetometer to validate the ongoing wreck removal exercise of identified wrecks listed…
Alleged N754.8m Fraud: Court Okays EFCC Witness to Testify Electronically in Ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi’s Trial
May 9, 2022 The trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and Ezekiel Bala Agaba, before Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State…