By Sylvanus OBASI Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology (FAMT) has felicitated a seasoned maritime journalist, Dr Bolaji Akinola over his appointment as media aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola, saying it has no doubts on Bolaji’s competence and capability to deliver excellently on the job. In a press statement…
By Sylvanus OBASI Although the Nigerian maritime sector is already saturated with numerous public and private maritime academies offering courses on different fields of maritime studies, yet Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology has made a strong debut with a niche for practical training on technical Marine courses. Established in 2024, the Flotilla Academy of Marine…
…As CGC Reaffirms Commitment To Business-Friendly Policies By Sylvanus Obasi The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that this commendation was given on Monday, 7 April…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, was presented with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. The award recognises his performance as Customs CG. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Leadership Group, organisers of the event, stated…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, expressed appreciation…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a media report alleging plans to extend the tenure of current Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. In a press statement issued recently in response to the publication, customs stated as follows: The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a…
By Sylvanus OBASI In furtherance of its agenda-setting role and interrogation of key government policies as they affect the maritime industry, Nigeria’s foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to beam its searchlight on the Nigeria-China Currency Swap deal. The event themed Navigating the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China Currency…
…We Will Sustain Momentum – NIMASA DG. The United States Coast Guard has commended Nigeria, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for what the Coast Guard described as considerable progress in the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This was made public by Joe Prince Larson…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba has pledged the command’s support for the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) and the Godfrey Bivbere led executives of the association. CP Maikaba also commended the oldest maritime journalists beat association for its responsible reportage of the maritime…
…We Must Prioritise Sustainable, Responsible Maritime Practices – Mobereola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has called on Maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The Minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held…
