By Sylva OBASI It was a moment of excitement and celebration for schools in Lagos State as pupils and teachers advanced to the finals of the 3rd edition of the Bomarah Foundation Schools Competition. The participating schools were selected by the Lagos State Education District III, in a competition designed to empower educators and promote…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded a professional training programme for 20 of its members at the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (CISN), as part of efforts to improve maritime journalists’ understanding of shipping operations, port management and emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s blue economy. The Graduate Induction Training…
By Platform Reporters LAGOS – The Harbour Master, Lagos Pilotage District, Capt. Marvin Omovbude, representing the Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Mr. Adebowale Lawal, has provided maritime commercial students with a practical guide to understanding ports and terminal management in Nigeria. Speaking at the 15th Maritime Career Mentorship Programme (M-CAMP) organised recently by Platforms Communications…
By Platform Reporters LAGOS – The Director-General of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Mrs. Vivian Chimezie Azubuike, has said Nigeria’s Blue Economy reforms are creating funded, real opportunities for commercial students beyond seafaring. In her paper presentation at the Maritime Career Mentorship Program organised by Platforms Communications with theme “Career Prospects for Maritime Commercial Students…
By Platform Reporters ILE-IFE – The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has commissioned a fully renovated Ife Girls High School in Ile-Ife, Osun State, under its ‘Customs Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative on Monday, September 14, 2026. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, urged students to remain focused on education. “Education is the passport that you need…
By Platform Reporters LAGOS – Former lecturer at the Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko, Dr. Charles Okorefe, will deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 Primetime Reporters’ Annual Lecture and Awards scheduled for October 15 in Lagos. The annual lecture will bring together key stakeholders across maritime, ports, logistics and blue economy sectors to deliberate…
By Platform Reporters The Governing Board of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN Oron, has pledged deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, to upgrade seafarer training and meet global standards. Led by its Chairman, Engr. Kehinde Olayinka Akinola, the Board paid a working visit to NIMASA’s Corporate Headquarters in Lagos…
By Sylva OBASI Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called for greater investment, collaboration, and professionalisation of Nigeria’s creative industry, stressing that African indigenous knowledge must be transformed from cultural heritage into a sustainable source of innovation, economic value, and opportunity for future generations. Afolabi made the call at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General Meeting of…
By Sylva OBASI More than 100 traders and residents of New Gbagi Market, Ibadan, received free dental consultations, preventive oral healthcare and basic medical screenings as SIFAX Group partnered with the University of Ibadan Association of Dental Students (UADS) to deliver a community dental outreach aimed at improving access to oral healthcare. The outreach, held…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has restated his administration’s commitment to building a maritime administration that is efficient, transparent and globally competitive in line with the dictates of contemporary realities. Dr. Mobereola stated this while receiving the leadership of the Alumni Association…
