By Sylva OBASI All roads will lead to Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) inaugurates its newly elected Executive Council and unveils a fresh agenda aimed at promoting ethical journalism in the maritime sector. The event, themed “Upholding Ethical Journalism for Maritime Development,” is…
By Sylva OBASI The Centre for Marine Surveyors Nigeria (CMSN) in collaboration with the Institute of Maritime Studies, Niger Delta University has matriculated a new set of students for Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Surveying during the matriculation ceremony held last Saturday at its Lagos Study Centre in Victoria Island Lagos. Speaking while delivering a…
By David Oladimeji The Nigerian maritime industry gathered in Lagos last week to celebrate a milestone that many stakeholders describe as one of the sector’s most impactful youth-development initiatives. The Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY) marked its 10th anniversary with a colourful gathering of industry leaders, students, government officials and maritime professionals at…
By David Oladimeji The 10th Anniversary of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference held last week in Lagos produced yet another memorable highlight as Deji Agbetomiloye was honoured as the Overall Best Graduating Maritime Student in Nigeria for 2024/2025 Academic session, earning widespread applause from industry leaders, academics and fellow students. Deji, a 24…
By David Oladimeji The Grand Finale of the 2026 Fola Ojutalayo’s Annual Maritime Speech-Making Competition (FOAMSC) produced a thrilling display of eloquence, intellect, and persuasive communication as some of Nigeria’s brightest undergraduates battled for oratory supremacy before a distinguished panel of judges and a cheering maritime audience. When the dust settled after weeks of rigorous…
By David Oladimeji In an emotional tribute to some of Nigeria’s most influential maritime personalities, Platform Reporters conferred posthumous awards on four late industry icons during the 10th Anniversary of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference held last week in Lagos. The honoured maritime leaders were late Otunba Kunle Folarin, late Barr Mrs. Margaret…
David Oladimeji Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have reaffirmed their commitment to youth development and capacity building, awarding a total of N3.02 million in cash prizes and scholarship to outstanding students during the 10th Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference held last week in Lagos. The conference, organised by Platform Communications, took place on…
David Oladimeji Starzs Investments Company Ltd, SIFAX Group of Companies, Elkins Marine Training International and other notable organisations and individuals have bagged the prestigious Maritime Youth Empowerment Award by Platform Reporters at the just concluded 10th Annual Maritime Students And Youth Conference held last week in Lagos. The Maritime Youth Empowerment (MAYE) is a special…
By Sylva OBASI Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology Ltd (FAMT), Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous maritime professional services firm, has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, marking a watershed moment in the development of indigenous shipbuilding and marine technology in Nigeria. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the MOU,…
By David Oladimeji The stage is set for a landmark gathering of maritime stakeholders as Platforms Communications prepares to host its 10th Annual Maritime Students And Youth Conference (AMSAY), bringing together an impressive array of industry leaders, regulators, academics and operators to chart a new course for Nigeria’s maritime future. The conference, which has evolved…
