Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to unveil a groundbreaking publication honouring the personalities shaping the country’s maritime and blue economy architecture. The public […]
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MARAN Hails Nigeria’s ‘Triumphant Return’ to IMO Council After 14-Year Absence
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has applauded the Federal Government for securing Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, […]
Nigeria Wins IMO Category C Seat After 14 Years, Secures 116 Votes in Landmark Victory
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria has been elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for the […]
Security Agencies, MASPAN Launch Anti-Stowaway Campaign in Lagos Coastal Communities
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), in collaboration with major security agencies, has launched a renewed sensitisation campaign across coastal communities surrounding the Apapa and […]
NIMASA Unveils Africa’s First Maritime Emissions Monitoring System at COP30
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken a major step toward maritime decarbonization by showcasing a groundbreaking Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for continuous […]
Onyeamakara Urges Maritime Journalists to Embrace Responsible Reporting to Boost Nigeria’s Global Image
The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ikechukwu Onyeamakara, has called on maritime journalists to adopt responsible and developmental reporting that will enhance Nigeria’s […]
MARAN Mourns With Former President Asu Beks Over Wife’s Passing
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has extended its heartfelt condolences to its former President, Elder Asu Beks, following the painful loss of his wife, Mrs. […]
Nigeria Steps Up Maritime Diplomacy as Oyetola Leads Final IMO Offensive
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria has intensified its last round of diplomatic engagements ahead of next week’s crucial election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, with the […]
Apapa Chaos Returns: Traffic Nightmare Resurfaces Despite Brief Relief
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Apapa’s notorious traffic nightmare has returned barely two weeks after a brief period of relief sparking renewed frustration among residents, port workers and motorists who had hoped […]
NCJTF President Seeks MARAN Partnership to Tackle Growing Non-Compliance, Extortion in Ports
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The National Compliance Joint Taskforce of Licensed Clearing Agents (NCJTF-LCA) has called for stronger collaboration with the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) to confront the growing […]