Mr Oluyinka Onigbinde, Assistant Editor of Shipping Position Daily, has emerged as the newly-elected President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), while the Publisher of Platform Reporters and Producer of Maritime Platform Radio Program, Mr Sylvanus Obasi won the position of Vice President following a keenly-contested election held by the association in Lagos…
By Sylva OBASI The Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) have renewed calls for the adoption of arbitration as a mainstream mechanism for resolving shipping-related disputes, warning that the country risks losing significant revenue if such matters continue to be handled overseas. This concern was raised during the latest edition of Maritime Platform, a radio…
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…
*** Says Nigeria Can Dominate Africa’s Blue Economy By Sylva OBASI The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola and the federal government reforms….
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 Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has attributed the delays in renewing port concession agreements to building a strong legal framework necessary to strengthen investors confidence and avoid future disputes. Speaking during an interactive session with maritime journalists, NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, said that government is focused on correcting structural issues…
By Sylva Obasi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has intensified efforts to advance the Port Community System (PCS) as it undertakes a comprehensive review of the Electronic Call-Up System (ETO), a major traffic management solution introduced in the Apapa port corridor. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, the Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar…
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…
