CVFF: House Of Reps Backs FMMBE, As Mobereola Assures Of Disbursement In 2025

By Sylvanus OBASI The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, has pledged full support for the directive issued by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to expedite the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund…

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CVFF Disbursement: Flotilla Academy Applauds Oyetola, Set To Help Shipowners Build Made-In-Nigeria Vessels

Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology has applauded the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola for giving a directive for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence processes for immediate disbursement of the long awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).  This is even as the academy has expressed readiness…

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PTML Customs Extols B’Odogwu Success Story With ₦189.5b Revenue, Achieves ₦5.6b Daily Collection

By Sylvanus OBASI The Ports and Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service  has declared a collection of ₦189,516,818,316.92k from November 2024 to mid April 2025 using the Unified Customs Management System also known as B’Odogwu Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan who said this at the first quarter briefing with…

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Tincan Customs Collaborates ICPC To Organise Accountability In Public Service Lecture

In a continued effort to foster ethical practices and integrity within the public sector, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), hosted a training lecture on Transparency and Accountability in Public Service. The event, held on Friday, April 11,…

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Flotilla Academy Felicitates Akinola Over Oyetola’s Appointment As Media Aide

By Sylvanus OBASI Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology (FAMT) has felicitated a seasoned maritime journalist, Dr Bolaji Akinola over his appointment as media aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola,  saying it has no doubts on Bolaji’s competence and capability to deliver excellently on the job. In a press statement…

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Flotilla Academy Debuts In Nigeria With Niche For Practical Training On Marine Courses

By Sylvanus OBASI Although the Nigerian maritime sector is already saturated with numerous public and private maritime academies offering courses on different fields of maritime studies, yet Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology has made a strong debut with a niche for practical training on technical Marine courses.  Established in 2024, the Flotilla Academy of Marine…

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Leadership Group Honours Adeniyi With ‘Public Service Person Of The Year’ Award

By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, was presented with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. The award recognises his performance as Customs CG. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Leadership Group, organisers of the event, stated…

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MARAN Set To Host Breakfast Meeting On Nigeria – China Currency Swap Deal

By Sylvanus OBASI The stage is set for the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) to host the much anticipated Nigeria- China Currency Swap Deal with the theme, “Navigating the Nigeria – China Currency Swap: Opportunities and Challenges for Imports, Exports and Maritime Businesses.” The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025…

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Western Command Of Nigerian Navy Deepens Rapport With SIFAX Group

By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, expressed appreciation…

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