By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has held a two-day national capacity-building workshop aimed at empowering end-users with modern digital tools for effective monitoring of oil spill impacts in Nigeria’s coastal zones. The workshop, themed “Empowering End-Users with Digital Tools for Monitoring Oil Spill Impacts in Coastal Areas,”…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ability of stakeholders to access and utilize digital spatial data for effective coastal and marine management. The training, themed “Empowering Stakeholders: Training on Geoportal Use for Coastal and Marine Management,” was held…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has voiced concerns about deteriorating environmental and health conditions around major industrial zones in the Apapa and Tin Can Island axis, particularly in the vicinity of facilities operated by Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, the Dangote Group, Olem Agric, BUA Foods, and Honeywell Flour Mills In…
By Sylvanus ObasiThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos. The enforcement action follows persistent non-compliance by the facilities with…
…As Operation Whirlwind Intercepts Over 53,000 Litres Of Smuggled PMS in Kwara The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to curb the smuggling of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), recording major seizures under Operation Whirlwind in Kwara State, reiterating that between January 14 and February 11, 2025, NCS operatives have intercepted over 53,000 litres of…
The Newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating trade and ensuring compliance within the Zone. In an effort to strengthen collaboration and enhance economic activities, Comptroller Alkali recently engaged with key government agencies, enterprises, shipping companies, and associations…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it is monitoring the oil spill which occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline. SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline…
By Sylvanus OBASI In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s investment climate and increasing domestic gas utilisation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces the implementation of fiscal incentives under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. Pursuant to Part 1, Section 5 of the Customs and Excise Tariff Act, machinery, equipment,…
By Sylvanus OBASI Following the recent seizure of petroleum products by operatives of Operation Whirlwind in the Adamawa-Taraba region, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has authorised the sale of the seized PMS to Yola residents in Adamawa State at a subsidised rate, with proceeds remitted to the Federation Account. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in…
By Sylvanus OBASI Although Nigeria is one of the world’s leading oil producers, producing approximately 1.1 million barrels at low and above 2 million barrels of crude oil per day at high periods. While this production contributes significantly to the nation’s economy, it has also led to severe environmental challenges, particularly related to oil spills,…
