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By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM, Corporate Affairs, NPA The Nigerian Ports Authority bows in gratitude to God and in solemn remembrance of Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu, fondly known as “Texas,” who passed to glory on Friday, May 1, 2026. From his appointment on October 17, 1994, as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Texas rose through diligence, discipline, and determination to become a senior officer on Grade Level 13. His career at the NPA was marked by sterling contributions, professionalism, and an indelible impact on colleagues and the Authority at large. While we mourn his transition, we also give thanks to…

SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, saying the outcome reflects his professionalism and long-standing commitment to maritime journalism. In a congratulatory letter signed by Chairman Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, on behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff, the conglomerate described Onigbinde’s emergence as well-deserved. “Your emergence as the President is proof of your professionalism, dedication, and consistent contributions to maritime journalism and the broader maritime industry over the years,” Afolabi stated. As Patron of MARAN, Afolabi expressed confidence that the association would continue to uphold professionalism, ethical…

Oluyinka Onigbinde, Assistant Editor of Shipping Position Daily, has been elected the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria following a keenly-contested poll at the association’s elective congress. Onigbinde secured 20 votes to defeat veteran maritime journalist Rev. John Iwori, who garnered 13 votes out of 33 total ballots cast. The congress, marked by strong member turnout, also produced a full slate of executives to steer MARAN for the next tenure. Obasi Sylvanus emerged unopposed as Vice President, while Fabian Anawo was elected General Secretary. Ojelabi Amina was voted in as Assistant General Secretary and Ayanfeoluwa Providence emerged…

At the Nigeria Customs Service, discipline isn’t just about uniforms and enforcement anymore. For Comptroller Samuel Olusanya Ariyibi of the Lillypond Export Command, sports activities holds every Thursday  at 4 00 pm with push-ups, stretches, Long tennis, football , skipping etc. Since assuming office few months ago, Ariyibi has made physical fitness a non-negotiable pillar of command culture, transforming what was once an optional routine into a weekly mission for all officers under his watch. The result: sharper officers, stronger morale, and a command that’s earning praise for both operational efficiency and officer welfare. “I tell my officers, for the…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has delivered a stern warning to smuggling syndicates after thwarting 473 illicit trade attempts across the South-West in just eight weeks, with seizures valued at ₦7.85 billion. Customs Controller, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, stating that the unit intercepted contraband worth ₦5.5 billion in Duty Paid Value and narcotics valued at ₦2.35 billion through intensified surveillance and intelligence-driven operations. “This is a clear message to economic saboteurs. There is no safe corridor for smugglers in the South-West,” Aliyu declared. The…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, and the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, were among dignitaries who gathered in Ondo State over the weekend to pay final respects to late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladapo, celebrated for a life of service, family, and community impact. The solemn funeral service held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Agbala Maria, Surulere, Ondo Town, drew family, friends, and well-wishers who came to honour a matriarch remembered for her enduring values and quiet influence. Also present were Eng. Mrs. Folake Mobereola, wife of the NIMASA DG, Shola Cardoso, and…

Former Minister of Interior and maritime veteran, Emmanuel Iheanacho, has declared that the media is central to sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector, cautioning that while responsible journalism can drive reforms and attract investment, inaccurate reporting will derail progress and destroy investor confidence. Iheanacho delivered the warning through Dr. Emeka Akabogwu (SAN) at a reception hosted by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Lagos to honour its past presidents. Drawing on nearly five decades of experience in private enterprise and public service, Iheanacho outlined four critical roles the media plays in maritime development: agenda-setting, accountability, public education, and…