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…
The President, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Dr Odunayo Ani has canvassed for a multi-stakeholder collaboration as key engine for effective policy delivery in the maritime sector. PLATFORM REPORTERS reports that the WISTA Nigeria President made the remarks today while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 First Quarter Citizens and Stakeholders…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr, urging all citizens to uphold the values of compassion, discipline and service to humanity. Dr. Mobereola noted that this…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has called for digital transformation as a catalyst for increasing the number of women participation in the maritime industry. Dr Mobereola said this in Lagos at a regional symposium organized by NIMASA in collaboration with the Kofi…
By Sylva OBASI It is getting interestingly embarrassing for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), especially for its Director-General, Dr Dayo Mobereola over a one Hundred Million Naira approval granted to one hundred maritime journalists for a one million Naira each since the third quarter of 2025 of which the payment got stalled…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has applauded the contributions of women to the development of the Nigerian Maritime industry. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that in a goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain”, Dr Mobereola celebrated…
By Sylva OBASI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General…
