By Sylva OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA). The three-day high-level gathering, scheduled for May 18–20, 2026, hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, will bring together top maritime…
By Sylva OBASI LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a watershed moment for international trade and administrative law, the Court of Appeal, Lagos Judicial Division, has delivered a landmark judgment in Appeal No: CA/LAG/CV/1070/2022: Sea Empowerment and Research Centre Ltd/GTE & Anor v. Nigeria Customs Service. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that in a judgement delivered on Monday, April…
Platforms Communications, conveners of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference also known as “A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students”, together with the Central Planning Committee of the AMSAY Conference brand have rightly chosen a topic entitled, “A DECADE OF AMSAY CONFERENCE: EYES ON THE HORIZON”, as the central theme for this year’s event as…
By Sylva OBASI Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged his support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, urging the association to champion professionalism, ethical journalism and balanced reportage within the maritime sector. Oduntan gave the assurance while receiving the MARAN…
Platforms Communications, conveners of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference also known as “A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students”, together with the Central Planning Committee of the AMSAY Conference brand have rightly chosen a topic entitled, “A DECADE OF AMSAY CONFERENCE: EYES ON THE HORIZON”, as the central theme for this year’s event as…
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM Corporate Affairs, NPA From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the…
*** Larger Vessels Drive 19.5% Surge As Vehicle Traffic Jumps 67%By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid ongoing…
By Sylva OBASI SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, Chairman…
The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara, has commended the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) for what he described as a successful and rancour-free leadership transition. Mr. Onyemekara gave the commendation when the newly elected Executive Committee of MARAN paid him a courtesy visit in…
By Sylva OBASI The newly elected executive of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in support of Nigeria’s ongoing port modernisation drive and broader maritime sector development. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new MARAN leadership, led by its…
