Tag: NIWA

NIWA, Stakeholders Urge Increased Investment in Inland Waterways
October 29, 2025 No Responses

NIWA, Stakeholders Urge Increased Investment in Inland Waterways

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have urged the Federal Government and private sector players to ramp up investments in the country’s inland waterways, describing such action as vital to unlocking the nation’s blue economy potential and improving livelihoods in coastal...
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NIWA MD Congratulates Oyetola At 71
September 29, 2025 No Responses

NIWA MD Congratulates Oyetola At 71

The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, on Monday, congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 71st birtday.“I heartily felicitate my boss, the Honourable...
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NIWA To Revive Oguta River Port
September 23, 2025 No Responses

NIWA To Revive Oguta River Port

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commenced the process of reviving the Oguta River Port in Imo State.The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, FCIB, disclosed this in a meeting with the Technical Tea...
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Boat Mishaps: NIWA Reiterates Commitment To Safer Waterways
September 10, 2025 No Responses

Boat Mishaps: NIWA Reiterates Commitment To Safer Waterways

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Tuesday in Abuja, explained new measures to further strengthen safety and enforcement across Nigeria’s inland waterways.Briefing Journalists, the Managing Director, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, reaffirmed the Authori...
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Etsu Nupe To NIWA: Enforce, Prosecute Waterways Safety Violators
August 14, 2025 No Responses

Etsu Nupe To NIWA: Enforce, Prosecute Waterways Safety Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing waterways safety laws and prosecuting offenders who put lives....
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Boat Mishaps: Committee Submits Report To Minister
August 1, 2025 No Responses

Boat Mishaps: Committee Submits Report To Minister

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, received the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, vowing that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety.Sp...
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FG Donates 3500 Life-Jackets To Ogun State Waterways Operators
July 8, 2025 No Responses

FG Donates 3500 Life-Jackets To Ogun State Waterways Operators

As part of efforts to enhance the safety of waterways across the nation, the federal government has donated 3500 life-jackets to Ogun State Government for waterways operators in the state. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who...
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Oyetola Harps On National Policy For Marine And Blue Economy Implementation
July 3, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Harps On National Policy For Marine And Blue Economy Implementation

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, led a high-level Citizens and Stakeholders Forum on Thursday in Lagos, aimed at accelerating the implementation of the recently approved National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy.The engagement, con...
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Oyetola Inaugurates Governing Boards Of NIMASA, NIWA
July 3, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Inaugurates Governing Boards Of NIMASA, NIWA

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in...
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Dangers Of Marine Debris Top Agenda At SCAN 2025 Summit
June 23, 2025 No Responses

Dangers Of Marine Debris Top Agenda At SCAN 2025 Summit

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set to hold its 2025 summit on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Marine Debris: The Danger Ahead,” highlights the urgent need to address the crisis.....
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Nigeria Seeks Prompt Ratification Of Agreement To Protect Oceans, Increase Funding to Developing Countries
June 11, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Seeks Prompt Ratification Of Agreement To Protect Oceans, Increase Funding to Developing Countries

Nigeria has called for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and a significant increase in funding for blue economy initiatives to ensure the protection and sustainable use of the world’s oceans.Delivering ...
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NIWA MD Bags Service Award
June 11, 2025 No Responses

NIWA MD Bags Service Award

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Mr Bola Oyebamiji has bagged the “Icon of Diligence in Service Award”.The award was bestored on the MD by the Exposure Media at the 2025 annual lecture and award presentation of...
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Oyetola Flags Off 3,500 Life Jacket Distribution Campaign in Lagos
May 28, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Flags Off 3,500 Life Jacket Distribution Campaign in Lagos

As part of the Federal Government’s nationwide water safety campaign aimed at enhancing security on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of 3,500 life jackets in L...
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NIWA Area Manager Bags Award
March 11, 2025 No Responses

NIWA Area Manager Bags Award

Lagos Area Manager, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engineer Sarat Braimah has won the” most influential woman” award instituted by the Commonwealth Business Women Africa( CBW- Africa).The Award, which is in recognition of her immense c...
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