…As CGC Adeniyi Leads Dialogue With Senior Citizens, Assures Better Welfare By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. Adeniyi disclosed…
By Sylva OBASI Preparations have reached an advanced stage for the 17th Anniversary Celebration of National Impact Glitz Magazine, a landmark event commemorating nearly two decades of excellence in journalism, media training, strategic communications, and brand consultancy. The anniversary, organized by Lumen Impact Communication, publisher of National Impact Glitz Magazine, will take place at Presken…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has commissioned the NIMASA Museum, located at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos, marking another milestone in the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s rich maritime heritage. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was…
Momentum is building for the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi Annual Maritime Conference (TAAM) as the Maritime Forum, University of Lagos, in partnership with SIFAX Group, prepare to host what has become West Africa’s largest student-led maritime conference, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from government, academia, the maritime industry, corporate organisations and the…
By Sylva Obasi The Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, GCON has lauded the business acumen of the Founder and Chairman of Starzs Investments Company Ltd, Engr Greg Ogbeifun and that of the Managing Director and Cheif Executive Officer, Ms Iroghama Ogbeifun for achieving a remarkable milestone of…
By David Oladimeji In a move aimed at supporting the career advancement of young Nigerian seafarers and cadets, a leading indigenous shipping and logistics company, Sea Transport Services Nigeria Ltd has pledged to provide sea-time opportunities for the best graduating maritime students produced through the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference organised by Platform…
By Sylva OBASI The week-long 40th Anniversary activities of STARZS Investments Company Ltd continued on Monday with the Managing Director, Iroghama Ogbeifun officially flagging off a Special Skills Acquisition and Maritime Education programme, beginning with scholarship to 40 beneficiaries. The SICL Boss officially announced it in Port Harcourt, stressing that the beneficiaries of the scheme…
…Prepares To Host The World On Friday By Sylva OBASI The Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL) on Saturday painted Port Harcourt, the oil rich state with blue as it commenced a week-long programme of activities to celebrate its 40th anniversary, with a Thanksgiving Service with the Chairman, Engr. Greg Utonwem Ogbeifun stressing that the SICL…
By Sylva OBASI Established on October 22, 1999 with regional Secretariat in Lagos, the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control operates under a cooperative agreement with the International Maritime Organization as an inter-governmental organization dedicated to harmonising port state control procedures, eliminate substandard shipping operations and protect Marine environment across the West and Central African…
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…
