By Sylva OBASI The Customs Area Controller in charge of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila has begun his era as the newly deployed Unit Head with a familiarisation visit to sister security agencies along the Lagos-Abidjan business corridor. Speaking at the 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Barracks in Badagry on Wednesday, the Area Controller explained…
The President, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Dr Odunayo Ani has canvassed for a multi-stakeholder collaboration as key engine for effective policy delivery in the maritime sector. PLATFORM REPORTERS reports that the WISTA Nigeria President made the remarks today while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 First Quarter Citizens and Stakeholders…
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 SIFAX Group and its Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, recorded a remarkable outing at the Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA) 2025, clinching three prestigious honours in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and corporate landscape. At the awards ceremony held in Lagos, SIFAX Group received the award for Most Corporate Social…
By Sylva Obasi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has intensified efforts to advance the Port Community System (PCS) as it undertakes a comprehensive review of the Electronic Call-Up System (ETO), a major traffic management solution introduced in the Apapa port corridor. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, the Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar…
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…
Face of Maritime International (FOMI) has joined other maritime stakeholders to congratulate and celebrate a dynamic women leader, Hajia Bola Muse who marked her birthday recently in Lagos. In a congratulatory message sent to Hajia Bola Muse, the Director of FOMI, Mr Sylva Obasi described the foremost female freight forwarder as an epitome of beauty…
By Sylva OBASI In what appears to be a novel idea which is the first of its kind in the industry, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded plans to celebrate its past presidents whose sweats, dedication and sacrifices have contributed immensely to the transformation of the association into a colossus in maritime…
Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward unlocking the economic potential of its maritime domain with the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV), Africa’s first dedicated television channel focused exclusively on the blue economy. The landmark initiative, unveiled in Lagos, is the brainchild of the Blue Economy Academy (BEA), a growing thought leadership and…
By Sylva OBASI The Federal Government on Tuesday formally unveiled the National Single Window (NSW) project, marking a significant step in its efforts to reform Nigeria’s trade ecosystem, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and improve the ease of doing business. Speaking at a media briefing, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,…
