Mr Oluyinka Onigbinde, Assistant Editor of Shipping Position Daily, has emerged as the newly-elected President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), while the Publisher of Platform Reporters and Producer of Maritime Platform Radio Program, Mr Sylvanus Obasi won the position of Vice President following a keenly-contested election held by the association in Lagos…
*** Reinforces Governance, Strategic Focus At AGM By Sylva OBASI The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association Nigeria (WISTA Nigeria) successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 30 in Lagos, bringing together members and key stakeholders across the maritime and logistics sectors to review progress, strengthen governance, and chart the course for…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) have renewed calls for the adoption of arbitration as a mainstream mechanism for resolving shipping-related disputes, warning that the country risks losing significant revenue if such matters continue to be handled overseas. This concern was raised during the latest edition of Maritime Platform, a radio…
By Sylva OBASI It was a night of glitz, bliss and glamour when the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), hosted its past presidents to an appreciation reception at the Rockview hotel, Apapa Lagos. It was a night when MARAN showcased its 13 past leaders who had toiled and sweated to build the association into…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated maritime stakeholders on the occasion of this year’s Workers Day. The DG saluted the passion and distinguished service of various stakeholders whose efforts continue to significantly contribute to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry….
By Sylva OBASI In a landmark evening that brought together the worlds of commerce, security, and storytelling, SIFAX Group was prominently recognised as a major sponsor at the star-studded premiere of ‘Novara’, the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) debut feature film, held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Viva Cinemas, Jara Mall, Ikeja, Lagos. The…
By Sylva OBASI Former Minister of Interior and Managing Director of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho has urged maritime journalists in Nigeria to invest deeply in knowledge so as to enable them to understand shipping economics, study regulation, learn the language of trade, interrogate data, verify facts and protect credibility. Iheanacho who…
The organisers of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference have announced that renowned ship owner and Chairman of Starzs Investment Company Ltd, Engr Greg Ogbeifun will chair the 10th anniversary of the event scheduled to hold in Lagos on May 27, 2026. The announcement comes as preparations intensify for what is widely regarded…
By Sylva OBASI Former Minister of Interior and maritime industry veteran, Capt Emmanuel Iheanacho, has underscored the critical role of the maritime media in driving sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime sector, warning that while responsible journalism can accelerate reforms and investment, inaccurate reporting can undermine progress and erode confidence. Capt Iheanacho, who spoke through Dr….
By Sylva OBASI Master Mariner and erstwhile Minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Ihenacho; pioneer President of Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) and Chairman, Starzs Group, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun; former National President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Skellas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, including heads of government agencies are…
