Tragedies on Lagos waterways: NIWA, LASWA, Bras Marine launch safety campaign
In response to frequent tragedies on Lagos waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, and Bras Marine Ltd have launched a joint safety campaign to promote best practices among boat operators and reduce accidents in the process.
Boat mishap: NIWA to deregister indicted operators
The Lagos Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) warned boat operators on Sunday that it would henceforth, deregister and withdraw operational licenses of indicted operators. The warning follows what NIWA described as the disturbing and worrisome boat accidents on Lagos Waterways in recent times. The Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Mrs. Sarat […]
LASHA can investigate dredging activities, Lagos AG tells NIWA
By Henry Ojelu Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, has said that the state House of Assembly is constitutionally empowered to investigate dredging activities within its intra-state waterways. Onigbanjo stated this in response to a petition by the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA to his office raising concerns over the activities […]
NIWA concludes plan to build jetty in Anambra community
National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, said it has concluded plans to build a new jetty in Odoekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, to facilitate water transportation.
Budget: Joint Senate, Reps C”mtte uncovers billions of Naira appropriated for non-existing projects
National Assembly Committee Monday uncovered the appropriation of over N4 billion for non-existing projects in transportation and maritime sector of the economy.
Moghalu assumes duty as NIWA MD, pledges adherence to rule of law, equity
Dr George Moghalu, the newly appointed Managing Director (MD) of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Tuesday assumed duty, with a pledge to be guided by the rule of law, equity and fair play.
