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.
NIWA, marine engineers partner to eliminate sub-standard vessels on inland waterways
The management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has expressed concern over the use of obsolete vessels on the nation’s inland water transportation, attributing prevalent incidences of boat mishaps to this situation.
Reps probe alleged malpractices in NPA, NIWA
The House of Representatives on Monday kicked off its investigation into the alleged malpractices in the Maritime sector, with respect to agencies such as Nigerian Ports Authority and National Inland Waterways.
NIWA completes Baro port, others
Mr Danladi Ibrahim, the Acting Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), said the Baro port, Niger, had been completed and was ready to start operations.
Inland waterways: Group carpets NIWA for instigating operators against rule of law
A civil society group, Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM) on Monday faulted the call by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on operators in the sector to disregard a 7-day ultimatum issued on them by the Lagos State Government to comply with the relevant laws, describing it as embarrassing, disgraceful and capable of leading to anarchy.
Waterways: NIWA tells operators to ignore Lagos ultimatum
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, yesterday told boat operators, dredgers and other stakeholders operating on the waterways in Lagos to ignore the recent ultimatum slammed on them by the Lagos State government.
