…Sets Agenda For Ethical Journalism By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded arrangements for the inauguration of its newly elected Executive Council, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The high-profile event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime, shipping, logistics,…
By Sylva OBASI The immediate past President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, Nigerian Chapter known as WISTA Nigeria, Mrs Eunice Ezeoke has been honoured as the Afro Caribbean Culture Ambassador. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the award honour was conferred on the 2024 Face of Maritime International Role Model Ambassador by the Afro-Caribbean Chamber…
By Sylva OBASI The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has reaffirmed the importance of sustained inter-agency collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime security architecture. The Naval Chief stated this at the graduation ceremony for personnel trained under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s Deep Blue Project. Represented by the Flag Officer…
By Sylva OBASI The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Widescope International Logistics Limited, Alhaji (Dr.) Segun Alade Musa, has charged the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria to preserve the association’s longstanding reputation as a credible voice in Nigeria’s maritime industry. Dr. Musa gave the charge in Lagos on…
By Sylva OBASI The leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) and that of the Port Consultative Council (NPCC) have pledged to deepen collaboration and forge strategic alliance aimed at promoting reforms, professionalism and sustainable development within the nation’s maritime industry. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the newly elected…
By Sylva OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday said Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms aimed at positioning the country as the leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt the minister said this while declaring open the…
By Sylva OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA). The three-day high-level gathering, scheduled for May 18–20, 2026, hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, will bring together top maritime…
Platforms Communications, conveners of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference also known as “A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students”, together with the Central Planning Committee of the AMSAY Conference brand have rightly chosen a topic entitled, “A DECADE OF AMSAY CONFERENCE: EYES ON THE HORIZON”, as the central theme for this year’s event as…
Platforms Communications, conveners of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference also known as “A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students”, together with the Central Planning Committee of the AMSAY Conference brand have rightly chosen a topic entitled, “A DECADE OF AMSAY CONFERENCE: EYES ON THE HORIZON”, as the central theme for this year’s event as…
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM Corporate Affairs, NPA From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the…
