By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has fixed September 10, 2026, for this year’s edition of its flagship MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), with top government officials, industry leaders and maritime stakeholders expected to chart a new course for the competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports. The annual lecture will hold at the…
By Sylva OBASI Nigerian apex maritime regulatory agency, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a Marine Notice, stipulating guidelines for the implementation of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2025 on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers. The Marine Notice, a copy of which was obtained by PLATFORM REPORTERS, provided…
…CP Lauds Gesture, Assures Sustained Security At Nation’s Seaports The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated security accoutrements to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command as part of efforts to strengthen security across the nation’s seaports and waterfronts. The donation, which took place on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, was made on behalf of the Managing…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to advancing maritime decarbonisation, promoting green shipping practices, and strengthening marine environmental protection in line with global efforts to build a sustainable maritime industry. Dr. Mobereola made this known during a strategic…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to move beyond conventional media engagement and embrace strategic communication to drive reforms, strengthen institutional credibility and sustain public trust. Adeniyi gave the charge on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the closing ceremony of the…
By Sylva OBASI The Group President of Twin Pillars Corporation and Chairman/MD of Sico International Graphics Ltd, Professor Ambassador (Dr) Simon Eleje-Chineke Okoro is billed to be the Chairman of Occasion and lead other guests and dignitaries to the 17th Anniversary Lecture and Awards of National Impact Glitz Magazine PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Prof Okoro…
By Sylva OBASI National Impact Glitz Magazine published by Lumen Impact Communications a leading general interest magazine media house doing its best to create positive Impact is pleased to announce and celebrate the worthy Special Guests for the forthcoming 17th Anniversary, Lecture and Awards of National Impact Glitz Magazine. These cerebral and integrity-driven personalities include,…
…Equips Students With Real-World Edge Experience Through Strategic Mentorship By Sylva OBASI In a major push to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, a joint panel of academics, communications experts, and students took centre stage at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Port Harcourt….
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to enhance maritime safety, security and marine casualty investigation in Nigeria. The commitment was made by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, when he received the Director…
By Sylva OBASI SIFAX Group has called on young Nigerians to prepare themselves to lead the country’s maritime transformation, stressing that Nigeria’s aspiration to become Africa’s blue economy powerhouse rests on developing a new generation of skilled, innovative and well-mentored professionals. The charge was delivered on behalf of the Group Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group,…
