The federal government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sponsored the training and provided business starter packs for 70 young people across two vocational skills in Lagos. The beneficiaries were trained in eco-packaging and paper bag making as well as fashion designing under a skills acquisition and youth empowerment…
High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has celebrated the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, describing him as a leader whose public life continues to reflect courage, conviction and an unwavering sense of duty. In a birthday message issued on behalf of the leadership and staff…
The entire members of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria MARAN, joins their Colleagues in other Associations in the Maritime industry and beyond, to commiserate with their one time President, Elder Asu Beks, over the irreparable loss of his amiable and lovely Wife, Mrs HELEN ASU BEKS, which sad and untimely demise occured on Thursday,…
The call for compassion echoed loudly today in Lagos as Platform Reporters issued a humanitarian appeal on behalf of Rev. Godwin Chukwuanude, a 68-year-old cleric whose health has deteriorated significantly over the years. For Rev. Chukwuanude, life took a painful turn when a spinal cord injury struck, altering his mobility and limiting his once-active pastoral…
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko, psc, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, psc, mnips on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola at the Agency’s headquarters in…
Mr Mike Igbokwe a Senior Advocate of Nigeria has emerged the new President of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association following the election of a New Executive Committee by the foremost body of maritime lawyers at its 16th Annual General Meeting held recently in Lagos. In a press statement made available to Platform Reporters, the Nigerian…
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have rolled out a double-impact empowerment drive at the Seme Border – unveiling the Green Border Initiative and Customs Care Initiative to boost environmental sustainability and community healthcare. The twin programmes, launched by COWA National President, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, and Assistant Comptroller-General of…
By Sylvanus Obasi SIFAX Shipping Inland Container Terminal (ICT) Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of transformation, innovation, and customer-focused excellence. At an event held at the company’s Lagos terminal, management, staff, and partners reflected on the journey that began in 2020 when the facility was little…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has paid glowing tribute to one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s maritime industry, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, as he celebrates his 75th birthday. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a congratulatory message on Wednesday in Lagos. Bivbere described Prince Shittu…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, who officially assumed duty on Thursday as the 33rd Commissioner of the Command, headquartered in Apapa, Lagos. She succeeds AIG Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola, who was recently promoted and retired from active service. CP Agbaminoja, a distinguished…
