By Sylvanus Obasi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Hon Adegboyega Oyetola is not happy with the current dependence of Nigerians on fish importation hence plans to halt the trend through aggressive pursuit of local production, to meet the rising consumption level amongst Nigerians. Platform Reporters gathered that speaking at a high level Consultative…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) recently played host to students officers of the Nigerian Navy who came for a training visit aimed at broadening the officers’ knowledge on blue economy and ocean governance. Platform Reporters gathered that the event which held at NIOMR headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to a transparent, efficient, and inclusive roll-out of the B’Odogwu clearance platform, assuring stakeholders of ongoing improvements based on their feedback. He gave the assurance during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Lagos on Monday, 21…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute For Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) in conjunction with the Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) recently held a one day stakeholders engagement meeting with the Lagos State Tilapia Fish Farmers. Platform Reporters gathered that the meeting which took place at the Conference Hall of NIOMR Head…
By Sylvanus Obasi It was all smiles and dancing as the people of Ajegunle in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Council Area of Apapa, Lagos could not contain their excitement and euphoria as they witnessed the commissioning of a newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School Facilities by the Nigeria Customs Service under its Corporate Social…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed by foreign insurance firms on Nigerian bound ships, the actual impact of their aggressive campaign remains questionable. This persistent drain…
By Sylvanus OBASI Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun is the Customs Area Controller of the Federal Operations Unit, zone C Owerri, of the Nigeria Customs Service. He was recently deployed to the Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, just three months ago, following his well-deserved promotion to comptroller of Customs. Throughout his distinguished career, comptroller Balogun has consistently…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic move to deepen national understanding and engagement with the Blue Economy, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), a research and training arm established by the Nigerian Navy, has announced an exclusive executive course tailored for media practitioners. The training scheduled to hold later this month will convene top-tier…
By Sylvanus ObasiThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos. The enforcement action follows persistent non-compliance by the facilities with…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) joined the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and other maritime nations in celebrating the 2025 Day of Seafarers (DOS) event in Port Harcourt, Rivers state penultimate week, a Nigerian Seafarer, Haruna Jireh died unfortunately at Lagos coastal area. Platform Reporters gathered that Haruna drowned and…
