From Barrel to Border: How Real‑Time Tracking Could Tackle Nigeria’s Oil Crises
Nigeria’s government has approved a new export tracking system requiring oil exporters to upload detailed cargo data — consignee, tonnage, destination ports, and ETA — to a central registry. The system also issues unique cargo IDs and mandates vessel clearance documents .
⚙️ Why It Matters
Cracking down on theft: Pipeline vandalism and crude misdeclaration cost Nigeria billions annually.
Closing the revenue gap: Transparent tracking helps ensure that all oil sales are recorded and taxed properly.
Accountability push: This could boost trust in the NNPC and government efforts to reduce corruption .
🧭 What Next?
Step Description
Implementation Exporters must comply or face heavy penalties per new law.
Monitoring Authorities need technological capacity to track cargo in real time.
Enforcement Contracts and sanctions must follow non‑compliance.
Public Accountability Revenue data should be made accessible for citizens and watchdogs.
🛑 Call‑to‑Action: Demand Transparency in Oil Revenues
📲 Share this post to build momentum behind real‑time tracking.
✅ Pressure your reps to monitor its full implementation.
🔍 FollowNGWatch and BudgIT for export data and revenue reports.
Nigeria’s oil belongs to its people. We can no longer afford losses hidden in plain sight. Real‑time tracking is a start—but public oversight must follow.
Adedayo Obadina
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