*** Says Nigeria Can Dominate Africa’s Blue Economy By Sylva OBASI The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola and the federal government reforms….
By Sylva OBASI The Area Manager, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Calabar Area Office, Mr Stanley Onuoha has bagged a doctorate degree from the University of Calabar, Cross River State. Dr Onuoha earlier served as Head of Marine at the Lagos Area Office of NIWA before his promotion and deployment to Calabar where he currently…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced a significant progress in preparations for its forthcoming special reception in honour of its distinguished past presidents, a landmark event aimed at celebrating leadership, service, and the enduring contributions of media professionals to Nigeria’s maritime industry. Following weeks of intensive planning and stakeholder…
By Sylva OBASI The Centre for Marine Surveyors in Nigeria has inducted 40 new members into its professional body, even as it also honoured some best graduating students with awards of academic excellence at the completion of their Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) program offered in collaboration with the Niger-Delta University (NDU). At a Students Luncheon…
By Sylva OBASI The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Wale Moses Adewole, paid a familiarisation visit to the palaces of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, the Iba of Kishi, and the Okere of Saki in Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions in the Command’s area of responsibility….
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mrs. Omowunmi Adewole, has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service through a series of outreach visits to vulnerable groups in society. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Association visited the Ibadan Motherless Babies Home and the House of Providence…
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Area Controller in charge of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila has begun his era as the newly deployed Unit Head with a familiarisation visit to sister security agencies along the Lagos-Abidjan business corridor. Speaking at the 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Barracks in Badagry on Wednesday, the Area Controller explained…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has expressed strong support for Team Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the announcement, made on 1 April 2026, reflects a strategic move to galvanise…
The President, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Dr Odunayo Ani has canvassed for a multi-stakeholder collaboration as key engine for effective policy delivery in the maritime sector. PLATFORM REPORTERS reports that the WISTA Nigeria President made the remarks today while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 First Quarter Citizens and Stakeholders…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has attributed the delays in renewing port concession agreements to building a strong legal framework necessary to strengthen investors confidence and avoid future disputes. Speaking during an interactive session with maritime journalists, NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, said that government is focused on correcting structural issues…
