Oyetola flags off distribution of 42,000 life jackets in effort to improve waterway safety
In a landmark move to enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His…
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NIWA notifies Lagos waterways users of submerged dredger
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has drawn the attention of Lagos waterways users and the general public about a…
FG inaugurates special committee to curb boat mishaps
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has inaugurated a special committee on the Prevention of Boat…
Yuletide: NIWA clears water hyacinth from Omu Creeks, Ikorodu channels
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has, ahead of the festive season, flagged-off clearance of Water Hyacinth from…
One dead, another missing as passenger boat collides with concrete in Lagos waters
A passenger boat carrying 17 passengers on Wednesday collided with shoreline concrete at a construction site around Lekki Ikoyi…
Jamoh hails Supreme Court judgment in Inland Waterways jurisdiction
The Director General of NIMASA Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR, has described The Supreme Court Judgment reaffirming the Authority of the…
NIWA confirms 8 dead, rescues 38 in Anambra boat mishap
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed on Sunday that eight people died and 38 others were rescued in a boat…
Buhari expresses sadness over Anambra boat accident
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed sadness over the boat accident in Anambra in which dozens of people were killed.
Sambo felicitates with Boss Mustapha at 66
The Honourable Minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, felicitates with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Sambo commissions 3 patrol boats, 32-seater ferry boat at NIWA Port Harcourt Area office
The Hon. Minister of Transportation, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, on Friday visited the National Inland Waterways Authority(NIWA) Port…