Year 2024 may have ended, but the programmes and activities of Platforms Communications last year continue to reverberate the entire maritime sector and beyond. As we begin our business activities for year 2025, it’s only necessary that we take a cursory look at the programs and activities of Platforms Communications and how they impacted the…
SIFAX Group has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and healthcare accessibility by sponsoring the University of Ibadan Association of Dental Students (UADS) 2024 Mega Outreach. The event, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Sabo community in Mokola, Ibadan, brought vital oral health services to an under-served population while fostering dental hygiene awareness….
… Targets 1% Freight Stabilization Fee For Council’s 2025 Budget The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Pius Akutah, has stated that the Council under the guardian of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, will commence implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note, ICTN by the second quarter of the year. Akutah also disclosed…
…Highlights Strategic Impact by MARAN Advocacy, NIMASA, TANTITA On Security A group, Sea Empowerment Research Centre has said that Nigeria Maritime industry in 2024 boasts of necessary fundamentals enough to engineer growth and development if properly harnessed. It however noted that the industry is hampered by several challenges including the issue of safety and security…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it is monitoring the oil spill which occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline. SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline…
Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the management of Melsmore Marine Nigeria Ltd, a marine services company for its support to the brand during FOMI 2024 Women Empowerment programme/Grand Finale earlier held in Sept this year. The visit also afforded FOMI Management the opportunity to express its appreciation to the…
It is indeed a merry Christmas for its personnel as the Management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. This significant decision was ratified during the 10th Management meeting, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on November 29, 2024. …
The Tincan Island Port Area Command welcomed a new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller FO Onyeka. This came in line with the recent promotion of Comptroller DA Nnadi mni to the management rank of Assistant Comptroller General. Comptroller FO Onyeka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science; a Master’s in Public Administration and has…
By Sylvanus OBASI The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix to gather critical data for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP). In his opening remarks, Chairman/Chief Executive…
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday celebrated its 2024 end of year party with prayers and Thanksgiving to God. The event was organized to express gratitude to God for His blessings in protecting the members throughout year 2024 and for elevating MARAN to new heights. Speaking at the event which coincided with…
