By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced the introduction of a Travel Card and Insurance Scheme for Boat passengers using the waterways in Nigeria. Disclosing this during a training organised for boat operators by the Waterfront…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) plan to strengthen their partnership to curb illegal migration via the Lagos State waterways. The plan to deepen partnership was discussed when the new Comptroller…
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…
In a bid to enhance water safety and address recent spates of mishaps, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos Area Office has organised a pivotal industry meeting and safety sensitisation program for boat skippers and deck hands operating in…
…To scrap unseaworthy boats The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is set to scrap many unseaworthy boats following the agency’s investigation which revealed that 75 percent of passenger boats being used in Lagos are unseaworthy. Speaking to maritime journalists on…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced targets for 2024, aiming to enhance the inland waterways infrastructure in Lagos and improve overall safety and efficiency. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, has charged the members of staff of the agency to work in unity inorder to achieve success of the Renewed Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.…
…Appoints two chief executives for Marine, Blue economy sector By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR and the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko have remained in position…
By Seun Ibiyemi National Inland Waterways Authority ( Niwa) deployed its massive swamp devil machines to attack and clear pervasive water Hyacinth vegetation, which has clogged navigable water channels in ebbutte areas of Ikorodu in lagos state. Presently ongoing, the…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has denied reports of a rift within its management structure over the appointment of the Acting Managing Director, Surveyor Olawale Adetola. The Authority also commended the immediate past Managing Director, Chief George Moghalu, for…
