- The Federal Government has lifted a ban on 113 vessels into its territorial waters according to Reuters.
- This was contained in a letter to the NNPC sighted by Reuters.
- The letter, dated September 8, said the president had approved the consideration of all incoming ships subject to a letter guaranteeing that they are free and will not be used for any illegal activity.
- It added that the president had directed a review of activities of all affected vessels to determine culpability in illegal operations in Nigerian territorial waters.