*** 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 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…
*** Reinforces Governance, Strategic Focus At AGM By Sylva OBASI The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association Nigeria (WISTA Nigeria) successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 30 in Lagos, bringing together members and key stakeholders across the maritime and logistics sectors to review progress, strengthen governance, and chart the course for…
By Sylva OBASI The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Wale Moses Adewole, paid a familiarisation visit to the palaces of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, the Iba of Kishi, and the Okere of Saki in Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions in the Command’s area of responsibility….
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has attributed the delays in renewing port concession agreements to building a strong legal framework necessary to strengthen investors confidence and avoid future disputes. Speaking during an interactive session with maritime journalists, NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, said that government is focused on correcting structural issues…
By Sylva Obasi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Chairman of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger regional co-operation and increased investment in the fisheries sector across West and Central Africa. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Oyetola made the call on Monday in…
By Sylva Obasi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has re -emphasized plans to revolutionize the nation’s ports with the implementation of the National Single Window Project and Ports Modernisation system. The Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this during an interactive session with maritime journalists in Lagos. The NPA MD who was represented…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in the exercise of its statutory mandate as the economic regulator of the port and shipping sector, has directed all shipping lines and their respective agencies to immediately suspend the implementation of the recently approved tariffs. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that NSC issued this directive pursuant to ongoing…
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…
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…
