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Next time call the cops. Im betting they're not angry enough to smack the police.

The price of fish and other goods will skyrocket after CBNs forex ban. Hopefully they use discretion instead of going full retard. Nigeria is yet to solve productivity issues wity fisheries and has taken illegal fishing seriously. The navy arrested 2 trawlers recently but thats just a drop in bucket.

Spends $800m on fish importation

Eromosele Abiodun

Nigeria is losing $600 million annually to illegal and unreported fishing by foreign vessels as a result of lack of equipment such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), and adequate manpower to police the country’s vast coastline, THISDAY’s investigation has revealed.

THISDAY gathered that the country also spends $800 million annually on fish importation, being the fourth largest importer of fish in the world, after China, Japan and the United States.

Nigeria imports frozen fish varieties, including mackerel (locally called Titus or alaran), herrings (locally called shawa), horse mackerel (locally called kote), blue whiting (locally called panla), Argentina silus (locally called ojuyobo) and the popular croaker fish.

Investigation further revealed that the country’s top suppliers are the United States and Chile, but fish is also sourced from Europe, Asia as well as a few African countries, including Mauritania, Algeria and Mauritius.

According to documents obtained by THISDAY from the Federal Department of Fisheries in Lagos, Nigeria’s annual fish demand is estimated at 3.32 million metric tonnes while domestic production is only about 1.12 million metric tonnes.

This leaves a deficit of 2.2 million metric tonnes, which is largely supplied through importation.

The document titled, “Fisheries Crime Activities in West Africa Coastal Region,” showed that Nigeria spends about $800 million (N324 billion) to import fish to bridge the supply gap.

According to the document, Nigeria in 2018 imported fish worth $71 million, $56 million, $43 million and $174 million from Iceland, Russia, Norway and Netherlands respectively.

The document also showed that West Africa remains a global hotspot for illegal fishing with estimated losses of $2.9 billion.

The document further revealed that over 450 Chinese vessels fish illegally in Nigeria and the coast of West Africa, adding that, “a survey carried out by the West Africa Task Force showed that over 37 per cent of all fish caught in West Africa are caught illegally with China, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, Spain, France and Thailand being the main countries responsible.

“This is aside vessels from other countries and artisanal fishing in Nigeria inland water ways in areas such as Badore, Epe and coastal areas in Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers states.”

Nigeria has a coastline of 853 kilometres, which borders the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Guinea.

The limits of Nigeria’s territorial waters and  exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are 12 nautical  miles (nm) and 200 nm respectively.

The total area of the continental shelf in the EEZ is approximately 37,900 km².

THISDAY gathered that Nigeria needs equipment like the AIS and VMS, both of which use satellite tracking to transmit vessel locations.

“AIS was designed as a collision avoidance tool and is required for vessels over a certain size by international law and some smaller vessels by national regulation. VMS is a bespoke fisheries management system regulated at the national and regional level. VMS data have traditionally been proprietary but governments are increasingly sharing these data publicly for greater fisheries transparency, ” the document stated.

Meanwhile, an official of the Federal Department of Fisheries who spoke to THISDAY on condition of anonymity blamed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy for usurping the role of the department, which he said is constitutionally responsible to the protection of Nigeria’s fish resources.

He called on the federal government to create a ministry of fisheries and marine resources to effectively harness Nigeria’s abundant ocean resource
“Government agencies are supposed to collaborate but that is not the case. However, any vessel we give letter of consent or assurance to bring a vessel into Nigeria has to go to NIMASA for registration. That is what Sea Fisheries Act says.  We also collaborate on the issue of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number, which is a unique number issued to a vessels for life until it is scraped. It is through that number that we detect vessels that are being used for illegal fishing,” he said.

He added that fisheries over the world have been suffering from illegal exploitation, which undermines the sustainability of marine living resources and threatens food security as well as the economic, social and political stability of coastal states.

“These crimes have been identified by the Interpol and its partners as transnational in nature and involving organised criminal networks,” he stated.

Also, when THISDAY visited Badore area in Lagos, which is the main research site of the Nigeria Institute of Oceanography, locals narrated how several vessels trawl illegally at night unchecked.

According to a resident, Mr. Babatunde Akinyemi, “we are not allowed to go near the water to fish but at night we see people fishing and no one arrest them. This is also happening around other communities in this locality.”

Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/09/16/report-nigeria-loses-600m-annually-to-illegal-fishing/

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mrvitalis:
that's a rich socialist countries u are jot that rich

They aren't socialist that's misconceptions. They practice free arket system and have geneous welfare system. Nigeria neither care for capitalism or want to taxed 60% of their income on average.

Mohammed, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, said since Fulani herdsmen are nomadic, it would be inappropriate to deprive them from benefitting from the livestock plan just because they are not from Nigeria.

The governor is out his mind. Yes they should be deprived of the benefits because they aren't tax paying citezens of Nigeria. These guys legally cant just move here to leach off system. It wouldn't even be legal in the first place. They should lobby their government to institute same policy.

I used something simple but tricky. People would have watch closely or they'll mess up. Now I just use pin and finger print.

amaniro:
That's appealing to hear. Federal policing is best for Nigeria according to willinks research.

I diagree considering what a poor job they done. They wouldnt need military supporting them. Decentralization would work better from what I've researched.

“Today, in every community, you will have a traditional ruler, community leaders, stakeholders and more. These people are really responsible for the protection of that community, not necessarily the police.”

Funny I agree with him for a different reason. The police can only do so much. What's the police response time in any emergency currently. I could handle the issue personally with my own guns hypothetically speaking. They get shot in the face and they'll learm not to mess around.

amaniro:
Nigeria is not mature enough for state policing. Besides, some state I bet would not be able to cater for the police men.

Lol when is this child Nigeria going to grow up, is the nation run by children? Its been almost 60 years and you're still talling about not being mature. Who cares about the ststes that are incompetent or broke. That's their problem. The states can will do it.

moorevic:
Biko how can i apply for U.S navy?

Talk to a recruiter they'll help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsWBTk7dCAg

urahara:
What makes beef in Nigeria expensive ?

Reasons:
• cattle are herded instead of ranched
• beef import ban
• high demand, 20 million head of cattle for 180 population.
• Nigerian breeds produce less meat and milk

I dont think nigeria will ever be self sufficient it beef. Nigeria would require 20% of the total land mass today according to nairametrics. We'll always need to import unless we want to forever be low meat consumption nation. Population growth and income growth will make demand grow more. Our policy makes will figure this out.

urahara:
Shit , so we previously used to import beef.

I assume thats the case since import ban list came into effect 2016. Im guessing the tariffs were high so everyone opted for local producers. Nigeria imports cows regularly. Foreign herdsmen from niger Republic bring cows in to sell in south markets.

Lol if Nigerians could import beef cheaply the herdsmen will be shocked how quick their market share evaporates. The USA will gladly supply Nigerian with beef without all the drama.

urahara:
They said since 2017 , the world has experienced decrease in food prices except from Africa.

I dont know I never looked into it. I know Nigeria could have cheaper meats if the allowed imports. I think Ratello consider annother conspiracy. The government banned pork and beef imports but allows frozen fish imports. If we had cheap alternative to Nigerians would simply eat USDA American beef and pork. It's just protectionism running a mock.

Its funny they seem to understand productivity issue I drone on about when it comes to beef production. Its the reason they're bent on doing ruga/NLTP. The ban didnt make herdsmen more productive it just makes meat more expensive.

urahara:
Chaii , food inflation is even worse than normal inflation . I never knew that.

Its been that way for a few years now. I only started paying attention last month when I downloaded CPI after buhari announced forex ban on food. Food processors will be impacted but they'll have end consumer eat cost. Expect higher prices in bread and fish products especially since they're making more expensive to buy it.

Its funny Nigerians were worried about travel advisory to US while their country men where being slaughtered in South Africa. Mind you south Africa per capita murder rate is 35 people per 100k. Where Nigeria travel advisory?

I would just block the number and move on with my life. If they paid to kill you they wouldn't give you heads up.

Sholaani:
Since there is ban... let us see what happen then

It is not as if the ban can't be lifted..

Let believe this is a big step forward

Doing the same thing will change nothing.

Its obvious whats going to happen. You're going to get higher prices which will cause more inflation. Food inflation seems to drive CPI. If you're not sure what going to happen just look at previous bans done recently.

Doing nothing is better than making situation worse.

Ratello:
Thanks for your brilliant submission.

Thanks for compliment.

ifyboy60:
can u say that without crying?
empty brain, loud mouth.
get knowledge boy, u need it.

Lol you keyboard warriors are pussies its a fact. If it offends you change your ways. You cant and wont do anything but type pussy boy.

Emyogalanya:
are you really serious that its not serious? Well Sorry to Burst ur buBble its seriously serious

Have you told Allah about it yet? Lol you guys are something else. Im guessing you're buddy Allah agress with me.

Emyogalanya:
in the name of allah go back to school and edit your brain and then come back and edit this your post and please be good enough to add an Apology to us as Bonus. Imagine an Ftc post

I dont care about allah or what ever deity you invoke. Im not apologizing for bad take its not that serious. Lol tell Allah to punish me.

ifyboy60:
Na so, delete am na, abi u wan bear am?

You're a pussy little pup. You're not going do anything but talk on internet like everyone else.

toxicbrain:
Baba you really fall my hands ooo... Howfar nah

Lol taking my loss. It happens wont be first or last.

Sholaani:
See brethren it is because there is no urgency for such... Loan is only advisable when you are sure of your market return..

Now if the availability of rice is going low... what do you think will happen?

We need motivation to produce all this things and this ban on importation is a big step towards achieving that tbh

Your points are wrong and fly in face of logic. If there's no urgency for loans why is government making it their policy to provide such. There's no urgency for higher interest loans from banks. Unlike the government the bank wont lend below the inflation rate.

They're incentivized to produce more with higher prices but if the productivity issues aren't addressed they wont meet demand. Nigerian farmers are simply unproductive compared to Asian counterparts. I've already listed reasons.

The import ban wont correct the issues I mentioned. The previous import bans didn't accomplish anything close. All the did is cause high spike in prices and reduce investment in other areas. One example is high cost of cement makes home buildings more expensive.

Lol there's multiple dilapidated communities in your house district. Can you explain what's going on at local and state level that these issues exist at all. Oh well until they'll continue to live in squalor till its addressed.

If NBS doesn't stop tracking state GDP with be able to see if you succeed..

grandstar:
It's manslaughter which ever way you look at it. It will be worse than madness to desire to be left with 8 screaming kids

A retired American supreme court judge had 9 kids with his wife. He joked he was scared to divorce her as she promised to leave him with the kids. The couple were inseparable

You're right it would be manslaughter. He wont be seeing his kids anyway. Hopefully his family adopts them and they remain close by eachother. If only the idiot just made some baby formula instead now he's going die forgotten.

This arguement is stupid. The FG cant stop Nigerians from returning back if they have passports. Besides the ECOWAS passports only alloe person to stay in any member state 3 months at time without getting visa. They'd have to be allowed back.

grandstar:
Why did he slap her? Was it due to the frustration of taking care of 8 kids or truly because she was tired (poor soul). The truth is somewhere in the middle.

Lol are you're asking so the court knows uf they need to give him life sentence or death sentence.

“The military is often hostile to women. The women do not join the armed forces early due to their genetic makeup, although this may vary on an individual basis. Women are faced with rejection, isolation and unhealthy attitudes,” she said.

The excuses she's giving here dont make sense. They join later because their genetics mutate. Lol did their X gene activate? If they're not physically fit to join the csn always work out make cut. Besides they'll get fit by force during bootcamp.

ahiboilandgas:
13 bn naira rice kebbi /Lagos fall from sky

Your reply doesn't make sense. It doesn't add anything to conversation or refute any fact I listed. Nigerians rice producers are simply unproductive when you compare them to asian counterparts. The lack of machinery is one reason.

See charts below.

Frankchinonso:
Y should they

They get paid a salary they use it for their personal expenses like everyone else does.