…Sets Agenda For Ethical Journalism By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded arrangements for the inauguration of its newly elected Executive Council, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The high-profile event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime, shipping, logistics,…
By Pearl Ngwamah Renowned maritime and aviation expert, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, will deliver the keynote speech at the 10th Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY), the organisers have announced. The landmark event, popularly known as “A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Conference Hall…
By David Oladimeji What began in 2016 as a modest gathering of maritime students has today evolved into one of the most influential youth-driven platforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, touching lives, restoring dreams, and creating career opportunities for countless cadets and young marine professionals across the country. The Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY…
By Sylva OBASI A specialist commercial and dispute resolution law firm, Bloomfield LP has given a total sum of one million naira (N1,000,000:00) to the pioneer winners and runners up of the maiden National Maritime Arbitration Competition held last weekend at the University of Lagos. The competition which was organised by the Maritime Forum, University…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Comptroller Gambo, has said the unit is shifting from reactive enforcement operations to predictive enforcement through the deployment of geospatial intelligence technology aimed at improving border security and combating smuggling activities across the country. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that…
By Sylva OBASI Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to prioritise the growth of large, sustainable corporations capable of competing globally, rather than operating fragmented and small-scale enterprises that limit the continent’s economic potential. Speaking at the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali,…
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 Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) wishes to inform the public that on May 20, 2026, at about 1130 hours, a collision occurred between a container vessel, MV MAERSK VALPARAISO, and an oil tanker, MT LADY MARTINA, at the Bonny Inner Anchorage. The incident occurred around Latitude 4.512375 and Longitude…
By Sylva OBASI The leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) and that of the Port Consultative Council (NPCC) have pledged to deepen collaboration and forge strategic alliance aimed at promoting reforms, professionalism and sustainable development within the nation’s maritime industry. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the newly elected…
By Sylva OBASI The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that this formed…
