…Governing bodies clash over waterfront jurisdiction in Lekki By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has successfully reclaimed control of the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki, a move that has sparked a bitter confrontation with the National Inland Waterways Authority…
By Seun Ibiyemi With boat mishaps frequently happening on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Federal Government in October 2023 appointed Bola Oyebamiji as MD of NIWA. One year down the line, the once turbulent tides are gradually becoming calmer. Excerpts: Since…
Stories by Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), says it will impose severe sanctions on illegal operators found within the nation’s inland waterways. Its Managing Director, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday. The…
By Seun Ibiyemi Following appeals from boat operators on flexible payments for training, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has approved installmental payments to encourage more participation. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Munirudeen Oyebamiji, gave this concession during a…
…Mulls withdrawal of 300 NSDP Cadets from Centurion University, India By Seun Ibiyemi In a significant move to boost maritime safety, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a collaborative effort with the National Inland Waterways Authority…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has issued an alert on the rising water levels across rivers and lagoons in the country which poses a danger to unregulated water transportation. In the warning notice issued by the…
…Commends NIWA for bringing Water Transportation Code to fruition By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi State.…
…commends NIWA’s management for bringing Water Transportation Code to fruition. By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi…
…To commission projects By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will on Tuesday, June 11, embark on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) headquarters, in Lokoja, Kogi State. This was…
… To commission projects By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will on Tuesday, June 11, embark on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) headquarters, in Lokoja, Kogi State. This…
