By Sylva OBASI In continuation of it’s nation-wide coastal community women empowerment program in Nigeria, the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) has taken the program to Tarkwa Bay, a notable coastal community in Lagos state, South West, Nigeria. PLATFORM REPORTERS who covered the event gathered that the empowerment program held Wednesday in Lagos reinforces…
By Sylva OBASI The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has called on maritime journalists to uphold the highest standards of ethics, accuracy and professionalism in reporting, describing responsible journalism as a critical pillar for the sustainable growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime industry. Dr. Akutah…
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 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…
The Maritime Forum, University of Lagos last weekend organised the maiden edition of National Maritime Arbitration Competition where six Nigerian universities participated. The Competition’s final was won by the host, UNILAG, whereas the University of Ilorin and the University of Benin emerged the first and second runners up respectively. PLATFORM REPORTERS exclusively covered the event…
By Obiajulu Agu The National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos (NOHIL) occupies more than enough land space along the Igbobi section of the arterial Ikorodu Road that it is rightfully referred to simply as Igbobi. Established in 1945, NOHIL’s standing as a centre of excellence near and far has also served to consolidate its recognition. With…
By Sylva OBASI The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has conferred its prestigious Merit Award in the Members Diamond Category on the President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association Nigeria (WISTA Nigeria), Dr. Odunayo Ani, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the accounting profession and national development. Dr. Ani, who…
By Sylva OBASI The Controller, Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and uphold professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Comptroller Oshoba gave the charge during the Command’s monthly…
By Sylva OBASI Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged his support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, urging the association to champion professionalism, ethical journalism and balanced reportage within the maritime sector. Oduntan gave the assurance while receiving the MARAN…
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM Corporate Affairs, NPA From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the…
