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Oluyinka Onigbinde, Assistant Editor of Shipping Position Daily, has been elected President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) following a keenly contested elective congress. Onigbinde secured 20 votes to defeat veteran maritime journalist Reverend John Iwori, who polled 13 votes out of a total of 33 cast. The election also produced other executives […]
Nigeria is accelerating efforts to unlock the potential of its marine and blue economy through sweeping reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and institutional restructuring under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. At the heart of this strategy is a bold plan to modernize the nation’s ports, expand maritime capacity, and reposition Nigeria as West Africa’s leading trade hub. […]
By Tunde Ojudun The organisers of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference have confirmed that renowned shipowner and Chairman of Starzs Investment Company Ltd, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, will chair the 10th anniversary edition of the event, scheduled for May 27, 2026, in Lagos. This milestone edition marks a decade of youth engagement, innovation, […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has commended maritime stakeholders for their dedication and service during this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Dr. Mobereola expressed deep appreciation for the passion and professionalism of officers and stakeholders whose efforts continue to drive the growth of […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In his message, Comrade Adeyanju described Dr. Afolabi as an astute employer of labour and a distinguished philanthropist whose […]
By Tunde Ojudun The President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, and the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, have commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and courage during the Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja. Both labour leaders praised workers’ steadfastness, tolerance, and perseverance […]
The Director of Administration and Human Resources of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs. Moji A. Jimoh has been formally inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The induction which took place during the Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) dubbed Croc City 2026 in Kaduna under the […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Command has intercepted 185 jumbo bags of Cannabis Indica worth ₦18.9 billion. The drugs, concealed in a container declared as used vehicles, originated from Canada and were discovered during a 100% physical examination. The seizure, comprising 9,458 packages weighing 4,729kg, was hidden alongside a Toyota Camry and […]
Former Minister of Interior and Managing Director of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho has urged maritime journalists in Nigeria to invest deeply in knowledge so as to enable them to understand shipping economics, study regulation, learn the language of trade, interrogate data, verify facts and protect credibility. Iheanacho who gave this counsel […]
The Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Apapa chapter, Chief Emeka Chukwumalu, has been conferred with the prestigious award of Most Impactful Freight Icon of the Year. The honour was bestowed at the 2026 Conference and Awards of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), held in Lagos on Thursday. […]
