Sylvanus Obasi

Customs PR Conference Bridges Academic Theory Gab With Professional Practice

…Equips Students With Real-World Edge Experience Through Strategic Mentorship By Sylva OBASI In a major push to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, a joint panel of academics, communications experts, and students took centre stage at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Port Harcourt….

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NIMASA, NSIB Deepen Collaboration To Enhance Maritime Safety

By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to enhance maritime safety, security and marine casualty investigation in Nigeria. The commitment was made by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, when he received the Director…

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NAGAFF President, Ezisi Bags RATTAWU’s Excellence Award

The National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, has been honoured with the Golden Era Pillar of Logistics Excellence, Purposeful Entrepreneur, Philanthropy and National Development Award by the Radio, Television, Theatre and Art Workers’ Union, RATTAWU. The award was presented on Monday at the Intercontinental Hotel,…

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NIMASA Intensifies Campaign On Stowaway Prevention Through Grassroot Sensitization

By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intensified its campaign against stowaways by taking public awareness to grassroots communities. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that at Snake Island, Lagos, the Agency engaged community leaders, youths, and residents on the dangers and consequences of stowing away on vessels. Residents commended NIMASA for the…

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Customs Releases N7.61b To PFAs For Immediate Payment Of 4,237 Retirees

…As CGC Adeniyi Leads Dialogue With Senior Citizens, Assures Better Welfare By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. Adeniyi disclosed…

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National Impact Magazine Marks 17 Years Of Media Excellence With Anniversary Lecture, Awards

By Sylva OBASI Preparations have reached an advanced stage for the 17th Anniversary Celebration of National Impact Glitz Magazine, a landmark event commemorating nearly two decades of excellence in journalism, media training, strategic communications, and brand consultancy. The anniversary, organized by Lumen Impact Communication, publisher of National Impact Glitz Magazine, will take place at Presken…

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NIMASA Commissions Maritime Museum In Kirikiri, Lagos State

By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has commissioned the NIMASA Museum, located at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos, marking another milestone in the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s rich maritime heritage. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was…

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SIFAX Group, TMF Set To Hold TAAM Conference July 21

Momentum is building for the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi Annual Maritime Conference (TAAM) as the Maritime Forum, University of Lagos, in partnership with SIFAX Group, prepare to host what has become West Africa’s largest student-led maritime conference, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from government, academia, the maritime industry, corporate organisations and the…

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Faces Of Dignitaries At 40th Anniversary Symposium Of Starzs Investments

By Sylva OBASI The one week activities marking the 40th Anniversary of Starzs Investments Company Ltd ended last Friday with a Symposium and Gala Night held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The week-long activities which started with Church Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, July 4, concluded with a symposium and gala night on Friday, July 10,…

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Jonathan Lauds Ogbeifuns’ Business Acumen As Starzs Concludes 40th Anniversary Celebrations With Symposium, Gala Night

By Sylva Obasi The Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, GCON has lauded the business acumen of the Founder and Chairman of Starzs Investments Company Ltd, Engr Greg Ogbeifun and that of the Managing Director and Cheif Executive Officer, Ms Iroghama Ogbeifun for achieving a remarkable milestone of…

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