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 Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed confidence that the Maritime Labour E-Platform would boost the sector’s competitiveness as it hosted a workshop to sensitize users of the portal through practical demonstrations and interactive sessions. Held in Lagos, the workshop practicalized the process of registering, verifying and issuing identity cards to seafarers…
In line with its commitment to ensuring improved working conditions for Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have hosted the 2025 Day of the Dockworker in Lagos. Held under the theme, ‘Safe Port, Safe Ship’, the event…
The African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) has secured renewed commitments from government, academia, operators, and international partners to advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration across Africa’s maritime and blue economy sectors. At its 5th Annual Symposium, held virtually on October 30, 2025, and themed “The Role of ESG in Maritime and the Blue…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has identified the judiciary as a major partner in the realization of the benefits of the Blue Economy in Nigeria. The Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola said this at the 4th Edition of the Admiralty Law Colloquium in Lagos with the theme, ‘Charting the Course of Nigeria’s Blue…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country. This is in accordance with its mandate enshrined in Section 22 of the NIMASA Act, 2007, and sections 335-339 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, which gives the Agency statutory powers to regulate, license, inspect and enforce standards for shipyard operations in…
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 Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded a strategic retreat aimed at cascading the Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the maritime and blue economy sector across all levels of the Agency. Platform Reporters gathered that the retreat ensured that staff deliverables are directly aligned with the…
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