Onitsha River Port commences full operation Q1 2021
The Onitsha River Port will commence full operation by the first quarter of 2021, as disclosed by the Area Manager of NIWA Area…
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Maritime Agencies chart path for safe, improved water transportation
Maritime agencies in the country in effort to address the frequent fatal capsizing of boats on the nation’s waterways, have…
FG bans barge operations along Marina coastline
The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered an immediate end to barge operations along the Marina coastline.
The Minister of…
NIWA commissions 36-seater Ferry Boat at Yelwa-Yauri, Kebbi State
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commissioned a 36 seater ferry boat at Yelwa – Yauri, Kebbi State.
Third Mainland Bridge: NIWA deploys floating jetties to encourage commuting by waterways
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed forty-foot jetties to bring water transportation closer to commuters…
NIWA Boats: For sale, scrapping or refitting?
Some stakeholders in Nigeria's maritime industry have expressed concern and worry, saying that this passenger boat and…
Promoting Inland Waterways Trade: NEXIM partners NIWA, Sealink Coy
L-R: Chairperson, Sealink Implementation Committee, Mrs Dabney Shallholma, the MD NIWA, Mr Olorunnimbe Mamora, and Mr. Abba…
NEXIM Bank, Akewa Terminal to revamp Burutu Port for moving solid mineral
Plans are being concluded to overhaul the old Burutu Port in Delta State, and have it dedicated to movement of solid mineral.…
FG restates commitment to revamp Onitsha River Port
The Federal Government has restated its commitment towards ensuring that the Onitsha Inland Waterways and others across the…
NIWA threatens ban on speed boat operations on Lagos inland waterways
The National
Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has threatened to ban activities of speed
boats also known as ‘flying…