By Sylvanus OBASI In a significant move to enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has inaugurated a Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria. The event, which was held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja, a crucial step…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Rising Golfers challenge 2025 took place in Lakowe Golf Course in Lagos over the weekend and a retired GM from the NNPC, Luke Anele, playing off handicap 21, emerged winner with a +4 net score. Assistant Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Wilson Egberipou playing off handicap 16…
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Sulieman Amuda Yusuf, AIG in charge of Zone 9 Umuahia and AIG Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, Force Secretary as Deputy Inspectors General of Police. AIG Yusuf and AIG Olofu are appointed to occupy the vacancies created by the retirement of the Deputy Inspectors General in charge…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate trade and boost revenue generation—a development he said would benefit all Nigerians. Platform Reporters learnt that CGC Adeniyi made this known on Thursday during a courtesy…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering support for initiatives that prioritise the capacity building of Police Officers. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that DIG Argungu stated this at an ongoing three-day workshop on Interpol organized by the Ministry of Police Affairs in conjunction…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command Football Club and Badagry United Football Club played a Novelty Match on Wednesday at the Customs Barracks Seme to welcome Controller Ben ORAMALUGO PhD as the new Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service Seme Area Command . Ben took the mantle of leadership on the 12th…
By Sylvanus OBASI Dr Eugene Nweke, Director, Research, Sea Empowerment Research Center, (SEREC) has appealed to stakeholders in the maritime industry to allow the implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) which will in turn add value to the Nigerian Ports system. He made the appeal while delivering an address at a roundtable organized…
By Sylvanus OBASI Comptroller Frank Onyeka of Tincan Island Port Command has stressed the importance of conducting thorough examinations of consignments before their release from the port. Speaking during a parade at the command on Tuesday, he urged officers to carry out diligent inspections to avoid unnecessary stop-and-search actions upon departure. He highlighted the need…
By Sylvanus OBASI Stakeholders at the round table meeting on the planned implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) are in agreement about the importance and benefits of the scheme but are sharply divided as to how it should be implemented. While some are in…
The Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) has taken the Girls Go-To-Sea Campaign programme to the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls, Oregun-Ikeja Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The event which is the continuation of the pet project execution of the crowned Face Of Maritime International, Queen Roselyn Olanisimi for the 2024/2025 service reign saw about 100…
