By Sylvanus OBASI Although the Nigerian maritime sector is already saturated with numerous public and private maritime academies offering courses on different fields of maritime studies, yet Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology has made a strong debut with a niche for practical training on technical Marine courses. Established in 2024, the Flotilla Academy of Marine…
…As CGC Reaffirms Commitment To Business-Friendly Policies By Sylvanus Obasi The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that this commendation was given on Monday, 7 April…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, was presented with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. The award recognises his performance as Customs CG. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Leadership Group, organisers of the event, stated…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is in mourning following the passing of a distinguished retired senior officer, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs Ibrahim Idris Suleiman, who passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2025, in Dubai after a brief illness. In a statement issued on 8 April 2025 by the National Public Relations Officer,…
By Sylvanus OBASI The stage is set for the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) to host the much anticipated Nigeria- China Currency Swap Deal with the theme, “Navigating the Nigeria – China Currency Swap: Opportunities and Challenges for Imports, Exports and Maritime Businesses.” The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, expressed appreciation…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has confirmed the participation of key government and industry leaders at its forthcoming breakfast meeting focused on the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China currency swap. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the…
It was another successful edition of Maritime Career Mentorship Programme (M-CAMP) last week Friday as Platforms Communications, a leading media firm in the Nigerian maritime sector began the 2025 M-CAMP series by organising a mentoring program for maritime law students. The program which held at the training room of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Apapa-Lagos had…
By Sylvanus OBASI In recent times, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been grappling with incessant boat mishaps, resulting to countless loss of lives on Nigeria inland waterways. Investigation reveals that the use of unstable boats which are built by artisans without the application of modern principles of boat design and which are in…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a media report alleging plans to extend the tenure of current Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. In a press statement issued recently in response to the publication, customs stated as follows: The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a…
