The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima hasassumed duty at the Council’s Headquarters on Wednesday in Lagos. The ES/CEO who was received by Management and staff, conveyed his intention to hit the groundrunning. He assured all of his readiness to work as a team for the realization of the Council’s…
As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training for coastal states within the African continent. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr….
It was another big win for Nigeria and Nigerians as Dr Mrs Felicia Chinwe Mogo, a Marine Environment expert and Former NIMASA Director shines at the prestigious World Maritime University in Sweden. Dr Mogo on Thursday wrote on her verified WhatsApp status saying, “It was yet another marvelous experience for me to have rang the…
A 25 years old indigene of Osun State, Ogunyemi Oluwajoba, who goes with the stage name, DEMIGOD has won the just concluded Popularity Test, a pre-qualification voting process in chosing Housemates for Season 2 of the Nigerian Maritime Ambassadors (NIMA) Reality TV Show. This is even as the organizers have unveiled 30 contestants who have…
In part 2 of this exclusive interview with the pioneer Winner of NIMA Reality TV Show, Ambassador Winnie Ogunsakin, she told Platform Reporters that although she didn’t study maritime course nor had a prior background in maritime sector before emerging Nigerian Maritime Ambassador, yet she’s ready to take maritime by storm through her pet project….
Miss Winnie Ogunsakin emerged the 2022 Winner of the Maiden Nigerian Maritime Ambassador Reality TV Show. In this exclusive interview with Platforms Reporters, she shares her experiences and challenges during the contest and revealed what stood her out amongst other contestants. It is an interesting media chat with the Ondo state born Reality TV Winner…
The Honourable Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, harnessing marine tourism, safety and security are top of the agenda of his administration as Minister of the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue economy. He stated this during a working…
The Acting Registrar and Chief Executive of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, Mrs Cecilia Chinyere Uromta is seeking the approval of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to effect urgent amendment of Council’s Act. Uromta made this request in an address presented to the Minister of Marine…
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMMBE) has commended Platforms Communications for its unique and innovative programmes and activities which have made positive impacts in the Nigerian maritime sector over the years; even as the Ministry has pledged its support to ensure sustainability of the programmes. This commendation was made by the Permanent…
Week two voting result of the ongoing Popularity Contest, a preliminary activity in chosing Housemates for Season 2 of the Nigerian Maritime Ambassadors (NIMA) Reality TV Show has produced major upsets as Kanu Chibuike Peter who goes with the stage name, HUGOBOSS, upstaged JAFTJAY, the week 1 leader and all others to occupy the coveted…
