It was not a routine courtesy call when Commodore Kingsley Nwokenna (Rtd.) led a delegation of Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology through the doors of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) last Wednesday in Lagos. According to the retired naval chief, he came not merely to applaud, but to act. The meeting, held at LASWA…
By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation and institutional reform,…
“No man is an island,” goes the old saying; a reminder that progress, whether personal or institutional, is rarely achieved in isolation. Every thriving system is built on the strength of its partnerships, the alignment of shared visions, and the willingness to work together for common good. This principle sits at the core of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the…
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…
