The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. The Minister made the call against the backdrop of recent tragic boat…
SIFAX Group has opened the 2026 business year with a strong declaration of intent, unveiling an innovation-driven growth plan aimed at strengthening operations, deepening technology adoption, and expanding its footprint across West Africa. The Chairman of the Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, made this known in his New Year message to employees, partners, and stakeholders, where…
As part of efforts to ensure full compliance with existing maritime laws and regulations, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced special operational enforcement code named “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance” in the Nigerian maritime domain. The directive was issued through a Marine Notice, pursuant to the Agency’s statutory mandate under the…
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company announced a contract to deliver three Aerosonder Mk. 4.7 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to Tantita Security Services, a highly respected and capable security solutions provider within Nigeria. Platform Reporters gathered that the systems will be delivered in a fully ITAR-Free configuration designed…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Command, achieved a remarkable milestone in its revenue collection, surpassing its 2025 revenue targets, Platform Reporters reports . According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, the command stated that in 2025, a target of N700.01 billion was set based on the commendable performance of…
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to collaboration and greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year of…
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue performance for the 2025 fiscal year, surpassing its annual target by over ₦51.8 billion. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, announced that the Command generated a total revenue…
Four suspected oil thieves have been arrested in Delta State by Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSNL) in efforts to thwart economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta, even as their vessel, MT Thor, was intercepted, the suspects are facing trial for economic sabotage. The arrest was announced during the handover of the suspects at Koko Port…
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated with stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry during the yuletide. Dr Mobereola who observed that the year 2025 was a good one for the industry also assured that the Agency will re-double efforts in ensuring that 2026 is…
