By Platform Reporters The management of Primetime Reporters, a publication of Chisann Communications, has announced the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, as its Maritime Man of the Year 2026. Dantsoho is expected to receive the award at the forthcoming Primetime Reporters Annual Lecture and Awards scheduled for October 15,…
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, Nigeria — The organisers of Nigeria’s premier maritime advocacy beauty pageant, Face Of Maritime International (FOMI), have announced the theme for its 11th season, codenamed, “THE BLUE QUEEN: Beauty With A Purpose”, with the tagline “From Crown To Coastline — Beauty That Saves Our Seas.” The announcement was made on Friday…
By Platform Reporters The Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) has joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the global maritime community in marking World Maritime Day 2026, with a call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to accelerate the ratification and domestication of outstanding international maritime instruments. This year’s observance is themed “From…
By Sylva OBASI President of the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Chief Jean Chiazor Anishere, SAN, and President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Dr. Odunayo Ani, have called for stronger professional journalism and greater women’s leadership as Nigeria seeks to unlock the full potential of its maritime and blue…
By Sylva OBASI Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have identified high port charges, ageing infrastructure, inadequate digital integration and negative attitudes among port users and operators as major obstacles to the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. They spoke during a panel session at the 4th MARAN Maritime Annual Lecture (MAMAL 2026) held at the Nigerian Air…
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 IBADAN – The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N65,661,343,026.94 between January and August 2026, representing 13.88 per cent increase over N57,656,161,990.24 collected in same period of 2025. Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, disclosed this Thursday, September 17, 2026, during press briefing at Command…
By Platform Reporters LAGOS – The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria, MARCON, has described the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria, IMION, as one of Nigeria’s Centres of Excellence in knowledge-driven development of the Blue Economy. MARCON President, Mr. Ismail Aniemu, made the declaration on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, during a courtesy visit by MARCON Executive…
