By Platform Reporters LAGOS – The Nigerian Ports Authority, Lagos Port Complex on Wednesday held a sensitization program to enforce minimum safety standards for truck drivers operating within the Lagos port corridor. The event, well attended by truck owners and drivers, had dignitaries stressing the need to reduce road accidents and fatalities involving trucks around…
By Sylva OBASI The Lagos Port Complex of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday held a Sensitization program on Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) for truck drivers operating within Apapa Port. The Awareness Creation program which was well attended by truck owners and truck drivers had notable dignitaries in attendance who took turns to address…
By Sylva OBASI Primetime Reporters, a publication of Chisann Communications, has concluded plans to hold its annual lecture and awards ceremony on October 15, 2026, as part of its contribution to national development and the growth of Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector. The event, which is the fifth edition, is scheduled to take place at…
DM Transport has reached a significant milestone in its fleet electrification efforts with the deployment of its first heavy-duty battery-electric truck within the Port of Rotterdam. Purchased and funded by DM Transport, the Volvo FH Electric will support container-shunting operations at QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR), serving customers including Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. (ONE). To…
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 Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has re -emphasized plans to revolutionize the nation’s ports with the implementation of the National Single Window Project and Ports Modernisation system. The Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this during an interactive session with maritime journalists in Lagos. The NPA MD who was represented…
It was not a routine courtesy call when Commodore Kingsley Nwokenna (Rtd.) led a delegation of Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology through the doors of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) last Wednesday in Lagos. According to the retired naval chief, he came not merely to applaud, but to act. The meeting, held at LASWA…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has assured port users and industry stakeholders that there will be no disruption to operations as it reviews the expired agreement governing the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO). PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the contract between the NPA and Truck Transit Park Ltd (TTP), which manages the ETO…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of endangered wildlife species, including one lion cub and two patas monkeys, during a stop-and-search operation along the Badagry–Seme Expressway. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, the interception occurred at about 2:19…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr. Fola Tinubu, will serve as Chairman at the inaugural edition of the JustAlive Communications’ Transport Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Tinubu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics from the University of East…
