Maritime
British warship in Nigeria to combat oil theft, sea piracy
British warship in Nigeria to combat oil theft, sea piracy
A UK Royal Navy warship, has arrived in Lagos to support Nigeria’s efforts to combat sea piracy, oil theft and other forms of maritime crime.
The warship HMS Trent reportedly arrived in the country on Sunday.
Official reports say the development will enable the Royal Navy to deliver capacity training and maritime support on combating sea piracy and illegal trafficking.
Speaking on the deployment of the warship, HMS Trent’s Commanding Officer, Tim Langford, said the visit was an opportunity for the UK navy to work with their Nigerian counterparts.
“The Royal Navy has a long history of engagement within the region and an enduring partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” Langford said.
“This is an opportunity for the Royal Navy and the Nigerian Navy to work together in order for us to identify possible solutions in the maritime environment and counter insecurity on the high sea.
“We are together to understand the lessons that all nations have identified individually and share the lessons with each other.”
The UK Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, said a secure environment would support trade, investment, and prosperity between the two countries.
“Nigeria is an important and valued defence partner for the UK in West Africa,” Baxter said.
“Our two countries face many shared threats and we are keen to work with Nigeria to defeat these and to help improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.”
Business
Customs adopted 28 exchange rates to clear goods in Q1 – CG
Customs adopted 28 exchange rates to clear goods in Q1 – CG
The Nigeria Customs Service says it adopted 28 different foreign exchange rates in the clearance of imported goods at the ports based on the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a press briefing, where he said the agency also generated a total of N1.3 trillion during the period.
The fluctuations and frequent Forex exchange rates, he said, sent negative signals and disrupted activities at the ports.
He said, “In the last quarter, a total of 28 rates were directed by the CBN, ranging from N951.94 per $1 in January 2024 to a peak of N1,662.35 per $1 in February 2024.
“While a singular exchange rate of N951.94 per $1 was maintained in January, February witnessed 15 different spot rates ranging from N951.94 per $1 to N1,662.35 per $1.
“March saw a total of 13 different spot rates applied, ranging from N1,303.84 to N1,630.16. These fluctuations resulted in an average applied exchange rate of N1,314.03 per $1 in the clearance of Customs goods during the quarter.
“The repercussions of these fluctuating rates have sent concerning signals to our stakeholders, affecting and disrupting activities.”
Adeniyi also said a total of N1.3 trillion was generated in revenue by the Customs Service in the first quarter of 2024.
The CG added that over 572 seizures were made with a duty-paid value of N10bn.
He said, “The collection for the first quarter represents a substantial increase of 122.35% compared to the same period last year, where N606,119,935,146.67.
“When compared to the Federal Government’s annual revenue target of N5.07 trillion for the NCS to collect in 2024, the target translates to a monthly revenue target of N423 billion.”
The CG also said a total of N1.6 billion was earned through its electronic auction platform launched in the first quarter of the year.
Maritime
Tinubu names ex-LAMATA boss as new NIMASA DG
Tinubu names ex-LAMATA boss as new NIMASA DG
President Bola Tinubu has named Dr Dayo Mobereola as the director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
This came after the exit of Dr Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired.
The announcement is contained in a statement issued Tuesday night by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
The statement said, “Dr Mobereola holds a Ph.D, and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, England, and a fellow of the same institute in Nigeria.”
“He was the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) from 2003 to 2015 and was also the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State from 2015 to 2016.
“In the private sector, he was Deputy Managing Director and Project Development Director at AFM Consulting Plc, London. He was also Senior Economist at British Petroleum Shipping Limited, London.”
The special adviser said Tinubu expects Mobereola to bring his vast experience to bear in his new role under the leadership of Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy.
Maritime
NIMASA DG Jamoh tenure expires, Offodile takes charge
NIMASA DG Jamoh tenure expires, Offodile takes charge
Outgoing Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has handed over the affairs of the agency to Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile.
This is after the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on March 10, 2024.
A statement signed by NIMASA spokesman, Edward Osagie, said the outgoing NIMASA DG expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve in the capacity and urged the next leadership of the agency to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.
“I wish to express gratitude to Almighty Allah and the Federal Government for the privilege given me to serve Nigeria in this capacity, as I count myself a privileged Nigerian to have occupied this position, while also contributing my quota to the Nigerian maritime sector.
“Let me also use this opportunity to assure the staff of the agency that wherever I am, I will still remain a part of this family; a place I have spent the active 30 years of my life,” Jamoh said.
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