By Seun Ibiyemi Despite the growing number of boat accidents on local waterways, which has sparked public outcry and scrutiny of the State Waterways Authority, a noticeable shift is underway. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has long faced the…
The newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Honourable Musa Sarkin-Adar, has called on the Authority’s management team to phase out wooden boats as part of efforts to reduce accidents on the country’s waterways.…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has installed several buoys in Niger and Kwara States to improve navigational safety for all water users. NIWA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, announced this on Tuesday…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos Area Manager 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 contributions to the maritime sector, also…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced that boat operators will now undergo mandatory drug tests before being allowed to operate. This initiative, in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has warned that three major river ports in Nigeria—Baro (Niger State), Oguta (Imo State), and Lokoja (Kogi State)—face the risk of abandonment unless urgent…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched a specialised Water Marshal unit to enhance security measures and ensure comprehensive safety for all users of the country’s waterways. In addition to this, the agency has donated a brand-new boat ambulance…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, FCIB, has emphasised the need for adequate budgetary allocation to the water transportation sub-sector, stating that it is crucial for the sector’s growth and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies under the Ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget proposals. The Minister stated that the agencies should ensure massive and impactful development in line…
…Calls for Passage of Coastal Guards Bill By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal…
