Waterways – City Business News

November 17, 2025 No Responses

Lagos Upgrades Waterways With Modern Concrete Pontoons

The Lagos State Government has begun installing modern concrete pontoons across selected jetties as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade waterways infrastructure under the €410 million Omi Eko Project.Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, confirmed the development in...

October 2, 2025 No Responses

Another Boat Mishap Claims 26 Lives In Kogi

Not less than 26 persons have been declared dead in a boat mishap in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State.The accident involved traders who were travelling from Ibaji Local Government Area to Ilushi market in Edo State.Kogi State Commissioner...

September 28, 2025 No Responses

Police Confirm Abduction Of 17 Passengers Along Calabar Waterway

The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers by sea pirates along the Calabar Waterways.The command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, DSP Igri Ewa, who made the confirmation on Saturday in Calabar, said that the passengers....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

February 5, 2025 No Responses

NIWA Set For 2025 Retreat

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is to hold it’s 2025 annual retreat on Friday, 7th and Saturday, 8th February, 2025.The Retreat, scheduled to take place at the Conference Hall, Lokoja has the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega...

December 18, 2024 No Responses

Ahead Festive Season, NIWA Issues Safety, Security Alert

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has issued a safety and security alert, urging Nigerians to prioritize safety while using the country’s inland waterways during the festive season. In a statement issued by NIWA on Wednesday, management, Authori...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

NIWA Seeks Collaboration With States On Inland Waterway

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has called for increased collaboration between the federal agency and state governments as part of measures to enhance the safety and security of inla...

November 21, 2024 No Responses

Reps Laud NIWA’s MD For Transformative Initiatives, Work Ethic

The House of Representative Committee on National Inland Waterways has lauded the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, for his remarkable achievements and dedication within a short period of his tenure. Durin...

August 25, 2023 No Responses

NSML Intensifies Campaign Against Waterways Pollution

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — The Managing Director, NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed has intensified campaign for the proper disposal of plastic wastes as part of measures to reduce its harmful effect ...