April 16, 2026
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IWD: Dantsoho Celebrates Resilience, Contributions Of Women In Maritime Sector

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By Sylva OBASI The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho proudly celebrates the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of women in the maritime sector—including firefighting, security, piloting, engineering, hydrography, administrative and maritime-support services such as aids to navigation. These remarkable women are excelling even in roles that traditionally demand male-kind of strength. PLATFORM…

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FIABCI Visits LASWA To Explore Blue Economy Opportunities In Lagos Water Transport

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By Sylva OBASI A high-level delegation from the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) to explore areas of collaboration around Lagos State’s expanding water transportation system and its broader Blue Economy potential. The delegation was led by Akin Opatola, FNIVS, President of FIABCI Nigeria, alongside…

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AfCFTA Won’t Benefit Nigeria Without Clear, Measurable Implementation Policies — Segun Musa

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By Sylva OBASI A maritime industry expert, Dr. Segun Musa, on Tuesday declared that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would not deliver meaningful impact for Nigeria without clearly defined, holistic and measurable policies to drive its implementation. Musa made the assertion while speaking at a roundtable discussion organised by the Maritime Reporters Association…

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Nigerian Navy, SIFAX Group Strengthen Operational Synergy 

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By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Navy and SIFAX Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper operational collaboration aimed at enhancing maritime security and safeguarding critical economic assets in Lagos. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the renewed partnership was reached during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A.A. Mustapha, to the headquarters of…

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Nigeria Experienced Export-Led Trade Expansion, Economic Diversification In 2025 – NPA Report

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By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge of activities in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). PLATFORM REPORTERS…

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Single Window May Fail Without Structural Reforms, Musa Warns

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By Sylva OBASI Expectations surrounding Nigeria’s long-awaited National Single Window (NSW) project have been tempered by a maritime policy expert who insists that technology alone cannot fix systemic inefficiencies at the nation’s ports. Speaking at a roundtable convened by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria in Apapa, Lagos, Dr. Segun Alade Musa delivered a blunt…

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NCS Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication At WCO Capacity Building Session

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By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026. Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy…

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NIMASA DG Commits To Capacity Development, Renews Partnership With WMU

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By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General…

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CP Western Ports Hosts NDLEA Commander, Deepens Operational Synergy

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The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja on Friday received the Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Apapa Strategic Command, Commander of Narcotics Mohammad Tukur, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt the visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration…

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