Introduction: The potential of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector to drive growth, economic diversification and job creation is well documented. Classified by the Central Bank to include agricultural produce, mineral resources, semi-manufactured goods, manufactured products and non-traditional exports, non-oil export trade is generating sustained interest from many Nigerians; especially in the light of extant macroeconomic realities….
Oh Ferdy, why did you depart so swiftly, leaving us with hearts heavy and minds bewildered? Did you pause to ponder the weight of your absence, the myriad of tasks left undone, the uncharted paths awaiting your reasoned input and guidance? Or did you simply follow the beckoning call of eternity, leaving us to grapple…
Shortly after the mantle of Onne Area II Customs Command was handed over to him by his predecessor, Comptr. B Imam, who broke an impressive record of generating over N2 billion revenue in a day at the Command. Comptr. M Babandede, the new Customs Area Comptroller (CAC) of Onne Command in his wisdom, hit the…
Introduction: The maritime sector is a cornerstone of global trade and economic development. In Nigeria, the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) represents a significant opportunity to bolster the maritime industry, particularly through the establishment of a shipbuilding company. This write-up explores the rationale behind using the CVFF for this purpose and the potential economic benefits…
A WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED BY MR SYLVANUS OBASI, MD/CEO PLATFORMS COMMUNICATIONS AT THE 2024 ANNUAL MARITIME STUDENTS AND YOUTH CONFERENCE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024 AT NIMR AUDITORIUM, YABA-LAGOS. PROTOCOLS: ………………………………… It’s my honour to warmly welcome you once again to the Annual Maritime Students And Youth Conference, also known as ‘A Day With…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the National Single Window initiative, a transformative project that will propel the nation’s economy to new heights. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the initiative aims to modernise the way trade is conducted in the country, even as the Presidency will oversee the steering committee that will drive the reform. The…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In my previous four articles about Mmaku Catholic Centre, I highlighted with nostalgia, the boom days of MCC and the circumstances that led to its fall. I also made a clarion call for its revival, and my conviction for a persistent call of MCC revival is obviously fueled by the following…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In his best selling book, “The 48 Laws of Power”, the author, Robert Greene postulated the 19th Law of Power as follows: “Know Who You Are Dealing With – Do Not Offend the Wrong Person”. And in his summary point on that 19th Law, Greene warned thus: ” There are many…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos Ask any young Mmaku person, ‘who is the richest person in Mmaku’? He or she will be quick to mention names like Igwe Ogilishi Igbo, Emmanuel Okeke, Bob Andeh and the likes based on their current financial activities and displays in Mmaku. You don’t blame them. Afterall, the definition of the…
By: Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In the year 2016 during the early reign of Right Hon Rotimi Amaechi as the Transport Minister, he organised a maritime submit where all the who is who in the Nigerian Maritime sector attended. Amongst all myraids of issues raised and discussed at the occasion, the need for Mentorship and Succession…
