By Sylva OBASI A maritime industry expert, Dr. Segun Musa, on Tuesday declared that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would not deliver meaningful impact for Nigeria without clearly defined, holistic and measurable policies to drive its implementation. Musa made the assertion while speaking at a roundtable discussion organised by the Maritime Reporters Association…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has assured port users and industry stakeholders that there will be no disruption to operations as it reviews the expired agreement governing the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO). PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the contract between the NPA and Truck Transit Park Ltd (TTP), which manages the ETO…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Navy and SIFAX Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper operational collaboration aimed at enhancing maritime security and safeguarding critical economic assets in Lagos. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the renewed partnership was reached during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A.A. Mustapha, to the headquarters of…
By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge of activities in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). PLATFORM REPORTERS…
By Sylva OBASI Expectations surrounding Nigeria’s long-awaited National Single Window (NSW) project have been tempered by a maritime policy expert who insists that technology alone cannot fix systemic inefficiencies at the nation’s ports. Speaking at a roundtable convened by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria in Apapa, Lagos, Dr. Segun Alade Musa delivered a blunt…
