By Sylva OBASI The day is April 26, 2026, the venue is Naval Dockyard, 28 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos and the occasion is the birthday cum retirement ceremony of a man of many colours, a man who mean many things to many people depending on how you come in contact with him. On…
By Sylva OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday said Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms aimed at positioning the country as the leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt the minister said this while declaring open the…
By Sylva OBASI The Controller, Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and uphold professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Comptroller Oshoba gave the charge during the Command’s monthly…
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…
*** Larger Vessels Drive 19.5% Surge As Vehicle Traffic Jumps 67%By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid ongoing…
By Sylva OBASI SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, Chairman…
By Sylva OBASI The newly elected executive of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in support of Nigeria’s ongoing port modernisation drive and broader maritime sector development. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new MARAN leadership, led by its…
