By Sylva OBASI It was a night of glitz, bliss and glamour when the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), hosted its past presidents to an appreciation reception at the Rockview hotel, Apapa Lagos. It was a night when MARAN showcased its 13 past leaders who had toiled and sweated to build the association into…
By Sylva OBASI Former Minister of Interior and maritime industry veteran, Capt Emmanuel Iheanacho, has underscored the critical role of the maritime media in driving sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime sector, warning that while responsible journalism can accelerate reforms and investment, inaccurate reporting can undermine progress and erode confidence. Capt Iheanacho, who spoke through Dr….
By Sylva OBASI Master Mariner and erstwhile Minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Ihenacho; pioneer President of Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) and Chairman, Starzs Group, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun; former National President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Skellas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, including heads of government agencies are…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced a significant progress in preparations for its forthcoming special reception in honour of its distinguished past presidents, a landmark event aimed at celebrating leadership, service, and the enduring contributions of media professionals to Nigeria’s maritime industry. Following weeks of intensive planning and stakeholder…
By Sylva OBASI The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Wale Moses Adewole, paid a familiarisation visit to the palaces of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, the Iba of Kishi, and the Okere of Saki in Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions in the Command’s area of responsibility….
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mrs. Omowunmi Adewole, has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service through a series of outreach visits to vulnerable groups in society. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Association visited the Ibadan Motherless Babies Home and the House of Providence…
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Area Controller in charge of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila has begun his era as the newly deployed Unit Head with a familiarisation visit to sister security agencies along the Lagos-Abidjan business corridor. Speaking at the 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Barracks in Badagry on Wednesday, the Area Controller explained…
By Sylva OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has expressed strong support for Team Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the announcement, made on 1 April 2026, reflects a strategic move to galvanise…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and seized contraband goods worth ₦6.38 billion at the Apapa Area Command in Lagos, including expired pharmaceuticals, codeine-based cough syrups, cannabis and restricted security equipment. Speaking during a press briefing at APM Terminals in Apapa on Tuesday, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said…
By Sylva OBASI Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation and institutional reform,…
