By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has fixed September 10, 2026, for this year’s edition of its flagship MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), with top government officials, industry leaders and maritime stakeholders expected to chart a new course for the competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports. The annual lecture will hold at the…
DM Transport has reached a significant milestone in its fleet electrification efforts with the deployment of its first heavy-duty battery-electric truck within the Port of Rotterdam. Purchased and funded by DM Transport, the Volvo FH Electric will support container-shunting operations at QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR), serving customers including Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. (ONE). To…
By Sylva OBASI Nigerian apex maritime regulatory agency, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a Marine Notice, stipulating guidelines for the implementation of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2025 on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers. The Marine Notice, a copy of which was obtained by PLATFORM REPORTERS, provided…
…NPA Backs Expansion As BUA Seeks Stronger Foothold In Eastern Ports By Sylva OBASI The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has disclosed that the company is investing about $85 million in the expansion of its port facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to strengthen its logistics infrastructure and support…
…CP Lauds Gesture, Assures Sustained Security At Nation’s Seaports The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated security accoutrements to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command as part of efforts to strengthen security across the nation’s seaports and waterfronts. The donation, which took place on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, was made on behalf of the Managing…
By Sylva OBASI The China Classification Society (CCS), has received the approval of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the classification and survey of vessels registered in Nigeria and operating within Nigerian territorial waters. The CCS delegation, led by the Africa Managing Director, Engr. Zhang Qingyue, and the West Africa Managing…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to advancing maritime decarbonisation, promoting green shipping practices, and strengthening marine environmental protection in line with global efforts to build a sustainable maritime industry. Dr. Mobereola made this known during a strategic…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to move beyond conventional media engagement and embrace strategic communication to drive reforms, strengthen institutional credibility and sustain public trust. Adeniyi gave the charge on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the closing ceremony of the…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, honoured outstanding officers and personnel for excellence, dedication and professionalism during the Award Dinner Night as part of the just concluded 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the…
By Sylva OBASI The Group President of Twin Pillars Corporation and Chairman/MD of Sico International Graphics Ltd, Professor Ambassador (Dr) Simon Eleje-Chineke Okoro is billed to be the Chairman of Occasion and lead other guests and dignitaries to the 17th Anniversary Lecture and Awards of National Impact Glitz Magazine PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Prof Okoro…
