September 19, 2026
Headlines

September 2026

SIFAX Shipping Commissions New Office Complex

Sylvanus Obasi03 mins

SIFAX Shipping Bonded Terminal has commissioned a new office building at one of its operational bases in Lagos.The new complex, which would house the staff, and officials of government agencies like the Nigerian Customs Service and Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, among others, was commissioned officially by Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group. The commissioning ceremony, held at its terminal premises on…

Read More

IMION Charges NPERA, Others To Build Compliance, Eliminate Friction  

Sylvanus Obasi06 mins

By Sylva OBASI Trade and logistics experts have called on the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) to implement a port single window with ecosystem visibility that encompasses all trade nodes to ensure effective regulatory control and efficient trade facilitation for the port sector. Speaking in Lagos on trade facilitation during the International Maritime Institute of…

Read More

NPA Sensitizes Truck Operators On MSS, Donates 1000 Reflective Safety Jackets To Drivers

Sylvanus Obasi04 mins

By Sylva OBASI The Lagos Port Complex of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday held a Sensitization program on Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) for truck drivers operating within Apapa Port. The Awareness Creation program which was well attended by truck owners and truck drivers had notable dignitaries in attendance who took turns to address…

Read More

MAMAL Spotlights Why Nigerian Ports Still Ranks Below Lome, Cotonou, Others On Competitiveness

Sylvanus Obasi015 mins

Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime sector have said the country’s ports still lag behind neighbouring ports such as Cotonou and Lome in terms of competitiveness, despite Nigeria’s advantage in market size, cargo volume and traffic. The stakeholders spoke ahead of the upcoming Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) 2026 organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria…

Read More

Omatseye To Chair Primetime Reporters’ 2026 Annual Lecture, Awards

Sylvanus Obasi06 mins

By Sylva OBASI Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Barrister Temisan Omatseye, is set to chair the 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards of Primetime Reporters, a leading maritime-focused online newspaper. Omatseye, who served as Director-General of NIMASA from 2006 to 2010, is expected to bring his wealth of experience and…

Read More

Vokal Media Turns 7, Offers Affordable Premium Services

Sylvanus Obasi06 mins

By Sylva OBASI Vokal Media Productions is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a special premium package designed to give businesses, organisations and individuals access to quality media and event services at affordable rates. The anniversary promotion, which begins on September 1 and runs through December 31, 2026, offers clients the opportunity to enjoy the company’s…

Read More

Afolabi Advocates Greater Investment In Creative Industry

Sylvanus Obasi05 mins

By Sylva OBASI Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called for greater investment, collaboration, and professionalisation of Nigeria’s creative industry, stressing that African indigenous knowledge must be transformed from cultural heritage into a sustainable source of innovation, economic value, and opportunity for future generations.  Afolabi made the call at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General Meeting of…

Read More

Primetime Reporters Set October 15 For 5th Annual Lecture, Awards

Sylvanus Obasi06 mins

By Sylva OBASI Primetime Reporters, a publication of Chisann Communications, has concluded plans to hold its annual lecture and awards ceremony on October 15, 2026, as part of its contribution to national development and the growth of Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector. The event, which is the fifth edition, is scheduled to take place at…

Read More