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India Replaces US As Largest Importer Of Nigeria’s Crude Oil

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday said India had replaced the United States as the largest importer of crude oil from Nigeria.
It said that India was closely followed by China and Malaysia as the biggest buyers of the nation’s oil.
This is contained in a statement signed by the NNPC’s Group General Manager, Public Affairs Division, Mr Ohi Alegbe, in Abuja.
It quoted Dr Tim Okon, the corporation’s Coordinator, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Tim Okon, as making the disclosure in Moscow, Russia at the ongoing 21st World Petroleum Congress (WPC).
“The US which had traditionally taken the bulk of Nigeria’s crude has in recent months drastically reduced its demand which now stands at about 250,000 barrels per day.
“India, however, now purchases some 30 percent of Nigeria’s daily crude production which currently hovers around 2.5 million barrels,” it said.
It added that “Nigeria will not ignore any market in its quest to remain competitive in the global oil and gas industry.
“Asia is important and in that respect, we have regards for all markets.
“The important thing is to make sure that you are selling the products that you have and you do not ignore any market.
“The Asian countries have since replaced the US.”
The corporation said that Nigeria was participating in the Moscow congress to assess global business opportunities in the petroleum industry, especially in the gas sub-sector.
It also said that the Petroleum Industry Bill currently before the National Assembly needed to be passed to enable the country to maximise its potentials in the oil and gas industry.
“I cannot talk about future incentives if the principal law that would give birth to it has not been passed.
“It was always helpful to do things in a timely manner and that is an important point to stress.
“Many of the countries like Ghana, Brazil, Mozambique and even Uganda, that were trying to get new legislations passed, have had them passed,“ the statement also quoted Okon as saying.

L-R: Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Kabir Mohammed, Mrs Vivian Menyanga of the Training Department and Mr Emmanuel Chidera, Airport Operations Department, who were presented certificates by the Managing Director, FAAN, Mr Saleh Dunoma (2nd right), for having graduated in Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme which certifies them as Airport Managers.

L-R: Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Kabir Mohammed, Mrs Vivian Menyanga of the Training Department and Mr Emmanuel Chidera, Airport Operations Department, who were presented certificates by the Managing Director, FAAN, Mr Saleh Dunoma (2nd right), for having graduated in Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme which certifies them as Airport Managers.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
Chinedu Wosu
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