Blog

NIMASA Denies Falana’s Allegation On UK Properties Acquisition

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has refuted the accusation made against its Bashir Jamoh-led management by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who alleged that the agency’s management acquired 3 properties in England. In a press statement made available to Platform Reporters and signed by NIMASA Head of Public Relations, Edward…

Read More

SIFAX Logistics Boosts Operations With 13 New Trucks

SIFAX Logistics Company Limited, the haulage subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has boosted its operations with the acquisition of 13 brand new trucks. The trucks, which are 33 tons 6×4 MAN Wiesel vehicles with 400 horsepower, will help the company increase its market share and competitiveness in long-distance and interstate deliveries. This acquisition now brings the…

Read More

NIMASA Says It’s Developing Nigerian Seafarers Through Cabotage Implementation

One of the cardinal principle of the Cabotage regime is the localization of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. To a considerable extent, NIMASA has ensured the placement of Nigerian seafarers on board Cabotage vessels in line with its placement function and the provisions of the Cabotage Act, 2003. Improving on this, Cabotage manning applications are now…

Read More

NIMA Contest: Jaftjay In Early Lead As Phonix, Rossy, Others Make Top 10 

David Mafimishebi Moses who goes with the stage name, JAFTJAY has taken early lead in the ongoing Popularity Test Contest, a pre-qualification voting process for selecting Housemates for Season 2 of the Nigerian Maritime Ambassadors (NIMA), a yearly maritime industry Reality TV Show.  JAFTJAY, a popular dancer based in Ajegunle area of Lagos state came…

Read More

NQC Chairman Urges Stakeholders To Take Full Advantage of African Cassava Value Chain

Chairman of the National Quality Council (NQC), Osita Aboloma gave the admonition while inaugurating the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the hosting of the African Cassava Conference scheduled for Abuja, Nigeria between October 15 and 17, 2023 with the theme “Stimulating Africa’s Industrialization Through Development of and Assuring Quality Along The Cassava Value Chain”.

Read More

NIMA Begins Registration For Audition Of Contestants Into Season 2

The Nigeria Maritime Ambassadors Reality TV Show (NIMA) has commenced registration for audition of interested candidates who want to contest in Season 2 of the maritime industry Reality TV Show. This was made known in a press briefing held recently in Lagos by Platform Reporters, organisers and promoters of the brand. Addressing newsman during the…

Read More

Need To Appoint Technocrats As Transport Minister, Heads Of Maritime Agencies Top On Stakeholders’ Agenda

The Guest Speaker, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, was represented by the General Manager, Managing Director’s office at Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Ayo Durowaiye. Other dignitaries who made worthwhile contributions were; President General, Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Prince Adewale Adeyanju; President, Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN), Hon. Olubunmi Olumekun; among others.

Read More