By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic effort to improve maritime safety and empower coastal communities, the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) convened a two-day national workshop on April 29–30, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Strengthening Safety at Sea: USSD Enhancement and Community-Based Training for Marine Artisans,”…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ability of stakeholders to access and utilize digital spatial data for effective coastal and marine management. The training, themed “Empowering Stakeholders: Training on Geoportal Use for Coastal and Marine Management,” was held…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr. Fola Tinubu, will serve as Chairman at the inaugural edition of the JustAlive Communications’ Transport Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Tinubu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics from the University of East…
By Sylvanus Obasi SIFAX Shipping Inland Container Terminal (ICT) Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of transformation, innovation, and customer-focused excellence. At an event held at the company’s Lagos terminal, management, staff, and partners reflected on the journey that began in 2020 when the facility was little…
“No man is an island,” goes the old saying; a reminder that progress, whether personal or institutional, is rarely achieved in isolation. Every thriving system is built on the strength of its partnerships, the alignment of shared visions, and the willingness to work together for common good. This principle sits at the core of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has paid glowing tribute to one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s maritime industry, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, as he celebrates his 75th birthday. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a congratulatory message on Wednesday in Lagos. Bivbere described Prince Shittu…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, who officially assumed duty on Thursday as the 33rd Commissioner of the Command, headquartered in Apapa, Lagos. She succeeds AIG Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola, who was recently promoted and retired from active service. CP Agbaminoja, a distinguished…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), HE Arsenio Dominguez and the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, have commended the Acting Rector, of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Dr. Kevin Okonna for the remarkable progress being recorded in the Academy. Speaking differently…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded a strategic retreat aimed at cascading the Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the maritime and blue economy sector across all levels of the Agency. Platform Reporters gathered that the retreat ensured that staff deliverables are directly aligned with the…
