The recently concluded Face of Maritime International (FOMI) contest may have come and gone but statistics and figures from the final score sheet have revealed a detailed breakdown of performances across seven contestants who represented different maritime organizations. The Contestants’ Final Score Sheet released by the organisers after the Grand Finale highlights the varying strengths…
It’s all glitz and glamour as the Face of Maritime International (FOMI), a maritime industry pageantry celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a Grand Finale event held on Friday, October 3, 2025 in Lagos. With the theme “A Decade of Vision, Creativity, Resilience & Impacts”, the landmark celebration spotlighted FOMI’s remarkable journey and its contributions to…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has held a two-day national capacity-building workshop aimed at empowering end-users with modern digital tools for effective monitoring of oil spill impacts in Nigeria’s coastal zones. The workshop, themed “Empowering End-Users with Digital Tools for Monitoring Oil Spill Impacts in Coastal Areas,”…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, convened a significant community engagement session on “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Threats in Nigeria’s Gulf of Guinea Zone” on June 30, 2025, at its Conference Room in Lagos. The event formed part of NIOMR’s mandate under the Marine and Coastal…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a one-day national workshop aimed at equipping young marine scientists with practical skills and hands-on experience needed for effective participation in Nigeria’s growing blue economy sector. The event, titled “Internship-Based Capacity Building for Young Marine Scientists in Nigeria: Fostering Practical…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic effort to improve maritime safety and empower coastal communities, the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) convened a two-day national workshop on April 29–30, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Strengthening Safety at Sea: USSD Enhancement and Community-Based Training for Marine Artisans,”…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ability of stakeholders to access and utilize digital spatial data for effective coastal and marine management. The training, themed “Empowering Stakeholders: Training on Geoportal Use for Coastal and Marine Management,” was held…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr. Fola Tinubu, will serve as Chairman at the inaugural edition of the JustAlive Communications’ Transport Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Tinubu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics from the University of East…
By Sylvanus Obasi SIFAX Shipping Inland Container Terminal (ICT) Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of transformation, innovation, and customer-focused excellence. At an event held at the company’s Lagos terminal, management, staff, and partners reflected on the journey that began in 2020 when the facility was little…
