maritime

EFCC And Interpol To Partner For Strict Maritime Security

October 14, 2019 7:50 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to collaborate with the Interpol to promote maritime security through a special project, tagged “Project AGWE.”

The project which will involve Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana and Benin Republic is aimed at ridding Nigeria and the other countries involved in economic sabotage in the maritime environment.

The disclosure was made weekend, at the EFCC headquarters by the acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, alongside Anastasia Kirillas, Interpol’s Analyst and leader of Interpol’s delegation, which came on a working visit to the commission.

According to Kirillas, the essence of “Project AGWE” is …

Concerned Stakeholders Seek Reforms In Maritime Sector

October 9, 2019 3:33 am

Concerned stakeholders in the maritime industry have advocated for a review of the business processes of both government and private entities operating within the Nigerian maritime sector.

This, according to them, would ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improve efficiency and service delivery.

The Chief Executive Officer, The Convention on Business Integrity, Mr. Soji Apampa, disclosed this yesterday in Lagos, at a round table discussion, in collaboration with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

The theme of the forum was: “Towards Standard Operating Procedures That Work in Nigeria’s Sea Ports & Terminals.”

According to Apampa, reforming operations in …

Nigeria losing billions in maritime, says NIMASA

April 12, 2019 11:36 pm

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have rued the high level of capital flight occasioned by inadequate participation of indigenous firms in the cargo affreightment value chain.

Director-General NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside disclosed this on yesterday at the agency’s day at the on-going 30th Enugu International Trade Fair, organized by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA).

Speaking on “Cargo Support Initiative and Transport Logistics for Non-Oil Export Trade”, the DG said over the years, Nigeria is known for exporting raw materials with little or no value addition at all. He maintained that the situation has …