By Sylvanus OBASI Following the huge success recorded with the iconic Lagos Marriott Hotel, MacFolly Hospitality Limited, the hospitality subsidiary of SIFAX Group, is set to add another hotel brand, Courtyard by Marriott, to its collections. The 100-room Courtyard by Marriott will be built next to the Lagos Marriott Hotel, which is located at GRA…
… Announces Community Development Initiatives The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award, recognising his leadership and contributions to national development. The event, which was held in Lagos on Saturday, 1 March 2025, was attended by dignitaries such as Senator Mohammed Ali…
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Sulieman Amuda Yusuf, AIG in charge of Zone 9 Umuahia and AIG Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, Force Secretary as Deputy Inspectors General of Police. AIG Yusuf and AIG Olofu are appointed to occupy the vacancies created by the retirement of the Deputy Inspectors General in charge…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering support for initiatives that prioritise the capacity building of Police Officers. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that DIG Argungu stated this at an ongoing three-day workshop on Interpol organized by the Ministry of Police Affairs in conjunction…
The Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) has taken the Girls Go-To-Sea Campaign programme to the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls, Oregun-Ikeja Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The event which is the continuation of the pet project execution of the crowned Face Of Maritime International, Queen Roselyn Olanisimi for the 2024/2025 service reign saw about 100…
The Nigeria Customs Service Technical and Hangar Services Limited (NCT&HSL) held its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, in Abuja, bringing together key stakeholders from the aviation, customs, and public sector logistics industries. The AGM was attended by senior officers and management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Ministry of…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is often referred to as the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights”. This much was made public at a three-day Tripartite Technical session which brought together key stakeholders from government, employers, unions, and international maritime…
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports. During a courtesy visit to the NPA on Thursday, 13 February 2025, the CGC noted that the success of the NCS…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has received the “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024” Award, organised by the Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NMJ). During the award ceremony on Thurday, the CGC expressed his optimism in maintaining the positive trajectory of 2024, despite the challenges that lie ahead. “Gradually, we are…
