By Sylva OBASI SIFAX Group has called on young Nigerians to prepare themselves to lead the country’s maritime transformation, stressing that Nigeria’s aspiration to become Africa’s blue economy powerhouse rests on developing a new generation of skilled, innovative and well-mentored professionals. The charge was delivered on behalf of the Group Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group,…
By David Oladimeji In a move aimed at supporting the career advancement of young Nigerian seafarers and cadets, a leading indigenous shipping and logistics company, Sea Transport Services Nigeria Ltd has pledged to provide sea-time opportunities for the best graduating maritime students produced through the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference organised by Platform…
By Sylva OBASI Established on October 22, 1999 with regional Secretariat in Lagos, the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control operates under a cooperative agreement with the International Maritime Organization as an inter-governmental organization dedicated to harmonising port state control procedures, eliminate substandard shipping operations and protect Marine environment across the West and Central African…
By Sylva OBASI Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology Ltd (FAMT), Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous maritime professional services firm, has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, marking a watershed moment in the development of indigenous shipbuilding and marine technology in Nigeria. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the MOU,…
By David Oladimeji What began in 2016 as a modest gathering of maritime students has today evolved into one of the most influential youth-driven platforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, touching lives, restoring dreams, and creating career opportunities for countless cadets and young marine professionals across the country. The Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY…
By Sylva OBASI The immediate past President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, Nigerian Chapter known as WISTA Nigeria, Mrs Eunice Ezeoke has been honoured as the Afro Caribbean Culture Ambassador. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the award honour was conferred on the 2024 Face of Maritime International Role Model Ambassador by the Afro-Caribbean Chamber…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Comptroller Gambo, has said the unit is shifting from reactive enforcement operations to predictive enforcement through the deployment of geospatial intelligence technology aimed at improving border security and combating smuggling activities across the country. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that…
By Sylva OBASI Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to prioritise the growth of large, sustainable corporations capable of competing globally, rather than operating fragmented and small-scale enterprises that limit the continent’s economic potential. Speaking at the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali,…
By Obiajulu Agu The National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos (NOHIL) occupies more than enough land space along the Igbobi section of the arterial Ikorodu Road that it is rightfully referred to simply as Igbobi. Established in 1945, NOHIL’s standing as a centre of excellence near and far has also served to consolidate its recognition. With…
By Sylva OBASI The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has reaffirmed the importance of sustained inter-agency collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime security architecture. The Naval Chief stated this at the graduation ceremony for personnel trained under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s Deep Blue Project. Represented by the Flag Officer…
