By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, as the keynote speaker at its 2026 Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL). The flagship annual programme is scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m, at the Nigerian…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has fixed September 10, 2026, for this year’s edition of its flagship MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), with top government officials, industry leaders and maritime stakeholders expected to chart a new course for the competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports. The annual lecture will hold at the…
…NPA Backs Expansion As BUA Seeks Stronger Foothold In Eastern Ports By Sylva OBASI The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has disclosed that the company is investing about $85 million in the expansion of its port facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to strengthen its logistics infrastructure and support…
…CP Lauds Gesture, Assures Sustained Security At Nation’s Seaports The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated security accoutrements to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command as part of efforts to strengthen security across the nation’s seaports and waterfronts. The donation, which took place on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, was made on behalf of the Managing…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intensified its campaign against stowaways by taking public awareness to grassroots communities. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that at Snake Island, Lagos, the Agency engaged community leaders, youths, and residents on the dangers and consequences of stowing away on vessels. Residents commended NIMASA for the…
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 David Oladimeji What began in 2016 as a modest gathering of maritime students has today evolved into one of the most influential youth-driven platforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, touching lives, restoring dreams, and creating career opportunities for countless cadets and young marine professionals across the country. The Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY…
