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15 Jan

Again , Tantita Arrests Vessel Conveying Stolen Crude Oil, In Bayelsa

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

In confirmation to the proof of being in charge of the security activities going on in the Nigeria waters not just by mere saying it, but by keeping to its mandate of getting rid of oil thieves in Nigeria. A private security firm, Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), has successfully arrested an ocean-going vessel conveying thousands of metric tonnes of ‘stolen crude’ oil offshore in Bayelsa state. The active security firm, Tantita revealed that the vessel named MT Kally, was apprehended during a joint operation by the officials of TSSL, owned by Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, and operatives of the Nigerian…

11 Jan

Compt Jaiyeoba Decorates and Charges Officers to Double Efforts at Apapa

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The Customs Area Controller (CAC)in charge of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)Apapa Area Command Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba on Wednesday the 10th of January 2024 has decorated newly promoted Customs Officers at the Command while he reeled out the total revenue collected that amounted to N1.172 trillion in the command for the year 2023. The CAC during the decoration ceremony advised the 74 newly promoted Officers t o rededicate themselves to duty and to see both their enlistment in the service and promotions as a privilege to be grateful for through dedication to work. His words, “promotion does not come from anybody…

06 Jan

FCCPC Fine, BAT Maintains Its Ground

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsBusiness

Going by the recent reports from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) ,British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) clarifies its position as thus:. BAT remains committed to operating in compliance with the laws of Nigeria. In December 2022, the FCCPC entered into a consent order, terminating the mentioned investigation and associated proceedings. British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited and British American Tobacco Marketing (Nigeria) Limited have made payments to settle the penalty. BAT previously disclosed the investigation mentioned by the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in its year-end 2022 Annual Report and most recently in the Half-Year…

30 Dec

Chief Pondi MD Tantita Security ,Gifts Suitable Bungalow House to A Bassist In Warri

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsTransport

The Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Ltd, Chief Keaton Pondi has fulfilled the pledge he made to a bassist, Mr Simeon Djagbo in Warri about a month ago. The bungalow which contains a 3-bedroom flat, self-contained with a bed-sitter was presented to the beneficiary in the Oil City of Warri. A reliable source has revealed that the Tantita managing director made the promise to give Djagbo a house at a concert in Warri tagged “RATATA FIESTA, THE JAMBOREE EDITION”, held at Dy Events Place and Lounge by TJ HAYS. He said that the concert saw a lot of top-notch…

11 Dec

TANTITA Refutes Allegation of Oil Theft by Nigerian Navy

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

Tantita Security Services Limited has disagreed to a defamatory and libelous statement made by the Nigerian Navy against their organisation. It was revealed in a press statement that was made available to the media on Thursday the 7th of December, 2023 by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, that informed the general public how the Nigerian Navy had detected and arrested a 77-meter-long motor tanker for crude oil theft with her 17-crew members was not true. Commodore Vaughan added in the statement , “it is believed that Tantita Security Services is involved in these illegalities because Awoye riverine…

04 Dec

NIMASA Sanction For Violating Financial Reporting Standards, Fine N500m

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

..,,.Jamoh and Chudi Offordile registration Numbers Suspended The Nigerian Maritime Administration and SafetyAgency (NIMASA) has been with immediate effect Suspended From Certifying Financial Statement In Nigeria till further notice. As a result of its abnormalities, The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has therefore imposed a fine of N500m on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for violating the financial reporting standards. The situation has led to the suspension of the registration numbers of the Director General of the agency, Bashir Jamoh, and Chudi Offodile, Executive Director, Finance and Administration. By the suspension, the duo are rendered incapable…

04 Dec

Seafarers Unemployment Is Responsible for the Crimes In GoG region-Ex MARAN President

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

Mr Sesan Onileimo a former President of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) and Publisher of one of the leading maritime industry publications, Shipping Position Daily, has revealed that the rise in maritime-related crimes like piracy, oil theft and other kind of crimes to unemployment of seafarers Still in his opinion Mr Onileimo has attributed that the produced under the National Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN in Oron, Akwa Ibom State. The Ex MARAN President said this during a panel of discussion at the…

02 Dec

Oil Theft: Tantita Private Security Operators Saves Nigeria $43.2m Daily

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The activities of private security operators on Nigeria waters in combating crude oil theft has been estimated to have save over $43.2million on daily basis in Nigeria waters. Tantita, one of the private security contractors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, made this assertion while speaking at the maiden edition of Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Annual Lecture, on Wednesday the 29th of November in Lagos. The Executive Director, of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, highlighted the crucial roles of private security operators , he even noted that dealers in crude oil theft have…

28 Nov

Tantita Delivers Paper On Oil Theft In GoG At MARAN Annual Lecture

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The Executive Director of Operations and Technical at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Captain Warredi Enisuoh will deliver an address at the occasion in the much anticipated Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Maritime Annual Lecture (MAMAL) 2023. Capt Warredi will address the issue of Crude Oil Theft in the Gulf of Guinea Region: Emerging Threats and Actionable Steps - Perspectives of Operators. Warredi, a seasoned maritime industry player and a former Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will enumerate the challenges operators face in their day-to-day activities in the GoG and will join other stakeholders…

28 Nov

CISN Produces 352 Graduates into Maritime Sector ; Invests Jolapamo As Patron

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (CISN), Magbon, Badagry, Lagos has successful recorded 352 graduates into their list of graduates from the school on its 24th Convocation/Investiture, Passing Out Parade of Cadets and Awards Ceremony 2023. The event which saw Chief Dr Isaac Jolapamo as patron was held at the Princess (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup Multipurpose Auditorium. The welcome address was read by the Founder and Proprietor of the institute, Prof. Alex Favour Okwuashi, he applauded the students congratulated the graduands, on their noteworthy academic achievements, rejoiced with them and their families, He hoped that they will positively impact the…