By Sylvanus OBASI Engineer Glory Omeaku is a seasoned and accomplished Marine Engineer with over 17 years of hands-on experience navigating and managing the complexities of maritime engineering. Her career is a testament to resilience, technical excellence, and an unrelenting passion for seafaring. Engr.Glory began her educational journey at Montessori International Primary School in Abia…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s presence in global maritime governance, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola, led a high-level delegation to the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Nigerian delegation included the Director-General of the…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Hon Adegboyega Oyetola is not happy with the current dependence of Nigerians on fish importation hence plans to halt the trend through aggressive pursuit of local production, to meet the rising consumption level amongst Nigerians. Platform Reporters gathered that speaking at a high level Consultative…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) recently played host to students officers of the Nigerian Navy who came for a training visit aimed at broadening the officers’ knowledge on blue economy and ocean governance. Platform Reporters gathered that the event which held at NIOMR headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to a transparent, efficient, and inclusive roll-out of the B’Odogwu clearance platform, assuring stakeholders of ongoing improvements based on their feedback. He gave the assurance during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Lagos on Monday, 21…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute For Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) in conjunction with the Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) recently held a one day stakeholders engagement meeting with the Lagos State Tilapia Fish Farmers. Platform Reporters gathered that the meeting which took place at the Conference Hall of NIOMR Head…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed by foreign insurance firms on Nigerian bound ships, the actual impact of their aggressive campaign remains questionable. This persistent drain…
By Sylvanus OBASI Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun is the Customs Area Controller of the Federal Operations Unit, zone C Owerri, of the Nigeria Customs Service. He was recently deployed to the Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, just three months ago, following his well-deserved promotion to comptroller of Customs. Throughout his distinguished career, comptroller Balogun has consistently…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic move to deepen national understanding and engagement with the Blue Economy, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), a research and training arm established by the Nigerian Navy, has announced an exclusive executive course tailored for media practitioners. The training scheduled to hold later this month will convene top-tier…
By Sylvanus ObasiThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos. The enforcement action follows persistent non-compliance by the facilities with…
