Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology has applauded the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola for giving a directive for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence processes for immediate disbursement of the long awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). This is even as the academy has expressed readiness…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Ports and Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has declared a collection of ₦189,516,818,316.92k from November 2024 to mid April 2025 using the Unified Customs Management System also known as B’Odogwu Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan who said this at the first quarter briefing with…
In a continued effort to foster ethical practices and integrity within the public sector, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), hosted a training lecture on Transparency and Accountability in Public Service. The event, held on Friday, April 11,…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has described the Nigeria-China currency swap deal as a transformative policy instrument that could significantly reduce shipping costs, enhance trade efficiency, and ease foreign exchange pressure in Nigeria’s maritime industry. Speaking at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organized by the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in…
By Sylvanus OBASI Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology (FAMT) has felicitated a seasoned maritime journalist, Dr Bolaji Akinola over his appointment as media aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola, saying it has no doubts on Bolaji’s competence and capability to deliver excellently on the job. In a press statement…
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…
