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Weight $ Measures Department Targets N5b Revenue in 2018
By Dipo Olowookere
The Department of Weight and Measures of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has targeted N5 billion revenue generation for 2018.
This was disclosed during the1st Quarterly Meeting of Legal Metrology officers and inspectors of Weights and Measures held on March 22, 2018.
Director of the Department, Engineer Muhammed Sidi Sada, gave this disclosure while delivering his opening remark at the event.
Mr Sada reiterated commitment of the department to work towards the achievement of the desired goals of the Mr Muhammadu Buhari-led administration on diversification which gave rise to this year’s theme of the 1st Quarterly Meeting of the Weights and Measures professionals: ‘Legal Metrology As a Tool for Economic Diversification and Inclusive Industrial Development.’
The Director highlighted the benefits accruing to the Federal Government and citizens of Nigeria from the performance of this important Department of Legal Meteorology which he said of: “Besides contributing to the building of trust for trade in Nigeria, the performance and functions of the Department cannot be overemphasized.”
Mr Sada said the functions of Legal Metrology Officers and Inspectors include: To reduce disputes and transaction costs during the sales of petroleum products, measurement of gas, electricity , water and the billing of telephone bills.
Other functions are providing level-playing field for Commerce by means of meteorological controls, facilitating effective stock control for businesses, for example, the use of dip tapes for measuring equipment and to facilitate the collection of revenue from the testing of weighing and measuring equipment.
“Given the significant roles played by these officers and their contribution to economic recovery and diversification agenda of the Federal Government, there is need for quarterly assembly of this Department to provide a forum to re-assessing, re-strategizing on performance evaluation and working towards improving on revenue generation mandate of the department,“ the Director said.
Mr Sada commended the Permanent Secretary and the Management of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for their roles in the restoration of 20% retention of internally generated revenue (IGR) for the development of infrastructure and procurement of standards. He also disclosed that pre-shipment inspectors have been trained on crude oil and gas measurement to enable them resume pre-shipment inspection of crude oil and gas at the export terminals.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, represented by the Director of Human Resources, Mr Dauda Haruna, in his goodwill message to the assembly, assured the department that conducive environment will be provided for Weight and Measures Inspectors to carry out their statutory responsibilities effectively: “Your welfare is paramount to the Management”, he said.
He commended the efforts of the officers who have been working assiduously in the field to generate revenue for the Government despite enormous challenges faced in the course of doing their jobs; he further encouraged them by saying “You may be aware that the issue concerning Weight and Measures Department have been discussed on the floor of the National Assembly. The Legislators are keenly interested in the development of Legal Metrology infrastructure in Nigeria; they are even recommending the upgrade of Weight and Measures Department to an Agency of its own.”
The representative of the Permanent Secretary further said: “It is not only the National Assembly that is committed to the transformation of Weight and Measures; even the World Bank has recently joined the list of International donors or Development partners that are coming up with programmes that are tilted towards the progress of your Department.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged its commitment to provide the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria.
The Director General of the agency, Mr Dayo Mobereola, made this known during the National Stakeholders’ workshop on the development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, further describing the workshop as a critical step in actualising the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate objectives.
Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Mr Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG underscored the significance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a technical cooperation initiative /designed to support developing countries in implementing the IMO GHG Strategy.
According to him, the National Action Plan being developed will reflect national realities, leverage existing capacities, address identified gaps, and align with broader economic and environmental priorities of the federal government.
Mr Mobereola stressed that “this transition is not merely about compliance with international obligations, it is about safeguarding our marine environment, protecting public health, strengthening the blue economy, and ensuring that our maritime industry remains competitive and future-ready”, the DG said.
Also speaking at the event was the Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Ms Astrid Dispert, who highlighted that the overarching objective of the initiative is to advance a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
She also emphasised that NIMASA plays a pivotal role in driving the project at the national level.
The IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to assist countries in developing and implementing National Action Plans that promote sustainable shipping practices, encourage investment in clean technologies, and strengthen capacity for long-term emissions reduction.
Through this collaboration, the federal government is advancing deliberate steps towards maritime decarbonization, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals and ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the sector.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with its digital submission process effective March 1.
The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Director-General of the Bureau, Mr Adebowale Adedokun, noting that the move was part of the bureau’s commitment to digital transformation and paperless governance.
It explained that the transition followed an earlier circular of Aug. 4, 2025, which introduced electronic submission procedures.
According to the bureau, it has successfully moved from physical filings to a dedicated e-mail service for document submissions and is now advancing to a more robust and integrated system.
The circular announced the inauguration of the BPP Digital Submission Portal, a web-based platform designed to enable MDAs submit procurement-related documents directly to the Bureau.
It stated that the automated platform would streamline the submission process, enhance transparency and ensure accelerated tracking of procurement-related documents and petitions.
“With effect from March 1, all MDAs will be required to use the portal to submit requests for ‘No Objection’ Certificates, approvals for ‘No Objection’ for special procurements, clarifications and status updates on submissions,” the bureau said.
It added that the portal would be hosted on the Bureau’s official website and would become fully operational from the effective date.
The bureau warned that physical submissions or manual hand-deliveries would no longer be prioritised and would eventually be rejected following the full transition to the digital platform.
It urged accounting officers to brief their procurement departments and ICT units on the development to ensure seamless processing of procurement activities from March 1.
It further advised MDAs to contact the Bureau via its official email for information on the onboarding process and integration into the portal.
The bureau emphasised that full compliance by all MDAs was required to ensure a smooth transition and avoid delays in the implementation of the 2026 fiscal year procurement processes.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to remove the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, from office.
The Senate Committee on Finance, while passing a resolution in Abuja on Thursday, accused Mr Magaji, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), of failing to honour the Senate’s invitations to account for the finances of his agency.
“He refused on so many occasions to honour our invitation to appear before this committee.
“We have issues with the reconciliation of the revenue of CAC.
“Each time we invite him, he gives us excuses,” the Chairman of the committee, Mr Sani Musa, said as the committee passed the resolution.
CAC was part of a group of agencies that the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recommended zero allocation for the year 2026, for allegedly failing to account for public funds appropriated to them.
The committee, at an investigative hearing held two weeks ago, accused CAC and some other ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of shunning invitations to respond to audit queries contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s annual reports for 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The PAC chairman, Mr Bamidele Salam, stated that the National Assembly should not continue to appropriate public funds to institutions that disregard accountability mechanisms, saying this will create fiscal discipline and strengthen transparency across federal institutions and conform with extant financial regulations and the oversight powers of the parliament.
“Public funds are held in trust for the Nigerian people. Any agency that fails to account for previous allocations, refuses to submit audited accounts, or ignores legislative summons cannot, in good conscience, expect fresh budgetary provisions. Accountability is not optional; it is a constitutional obligation,” he said.
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