The Government of the Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to operate the nation’s official shipping registry under a new governance framework. The appointment follows a period during which the Government considered how the registry should operate going forward, with a focus on accountability, transparency, and alignment with international maritime standards. In December, the Ministry…
Dr. Felicia Chinwe Mogo, a leading advocate for sustainable development and Nigeria’s blue economy, has been re‑elected to the United Nations Group of Experts on Marine Environment and Socio‑Economics for the 2026–2030 term. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that her renomination under the African Group underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in global marine governance and international confidence in…
The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety. Saunders stated this on Monday during the presentation of the TRS Report conducted at Tin…
The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Monday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the Service as a critical institution at the intersection of revenue mobilisation, national security and trade facilitation. The Minister spoke at the Ladi Kwali Hall in Abuja during the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded a high-level, two-day management workshop aimed at accelerating trade facilitation reforms and streamlining the ease of doing business across the federation. Organised in partnership with Reverso Business Services Limited, the training, which ran from 22 to 23 January 2026, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to digital modernisation and the…
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has formally endorsed a 20 Days of Eloquence, tagged, ‘Nigeria Speaks to the World‘, a Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s longest continuous public speaking relay by Mr Ubong Essien which is scheduled to hold from April 1 to April 21, 2026. The endorsement follows a formal…
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, today, Tuesday 20th January 2026, hosted the Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Jens Ole Bach Hansen, in his office in Abuja, using the occasion to strongly court Danish investors to Nigeria’s fast-growing marine and blue economy sector. Welcoming the Ambassador,…
Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations. The…
The Seahorse Freight Association (SFA) held its annual Journalist Awards in London recently, bringing together stakeholders from across the transport, freight, and logistics sectors. With a record-breaking 360 entries from 60 journalists worldwide assessed by an independent panel of judges, winners across the 13 categories were celebrated by their peers for outstanding reporting. Each winner…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Cooperation (TASAC) aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and supporting the growth of Africa’s maritime sector. The meeting which was held on the side lines of the IMO General Assembly, also included the endorsement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
