By Sylva OBASI The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that this formed…
By Sylva OBASI In a significant boost to Nigeria’s maritime defense capabilities, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has officially handed over 15 newly procured gun boats to the Nigerian Armed Forces. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is a private security company headquartered in Effurun, Delta State, specializing in protecting Nigeria’s vital oil and gas infrastructure…
By Sylva OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA). The three-day high-level gathering, scheduled for May 18–20, 2026, hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, will bring together top maritime…
By Sylva OBASI LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a watershed moment for international trade and administrative law, the Court of Appeal, Lagos Judicial Division, has delivered a landmark judgment in Appeal No: CA/LAG/CV/1070/2022: Sea Empowerment and Research Centre Ltd/GTE & Anor v. Nigeria Customs Service. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that in a judgement delivered on Monday, April…
