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Overloaded Boat Sinks in Sokoto Waters , 30 Bodies Recovered

A boat accident in Gorau, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has claimed at least 30 lives, authorities and rescue workers said...

August 21, 20260
Maritime

NIWA, Parts Central Launch Lagos Cleanup Drive to Restore Inland Waterways, Boost Blue Economy

By Roland Ekama    The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Parts Central Limited have unveiled a joint environmental initiative to clean Nigeria’s...

August 20, 20260
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NIWA, Parts Central Unveil Inland Waterways Clean‑Up, Jobs Creation Under Blue Economy Drive

Government officials and private sector stakeholders across Nigeria’s maritime ecosystem have been invited to the unveiling of a pioneering environmental initiative aimed at...

August 12, 20260
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NIWA, NSIB Deepen Waterways Safety Collaboration

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, says it will deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, to improve safety and reduce...

July 22, 20260
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NIWA Pushes Indigenous Operators To Acquire Modern Vessels, Partners Local Boat Builders

By Roland Ekama  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an accelerated programme to upgrade dilapidated jetties, phase out unsafe boats and...

July 15, 20260
Maritime

NIWA Chair Shagari Seeks WMU Partnership To Fast‑Track Skills, Research For Nigeria’s Inland Waterways

The Chairman , Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has moved to deepen international collaboration to accelerate...

July 7, 20260
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Parts Central Ltd To Lead NIWA-Supported Inland Waterways Clean‑Up

Parts Central Limited has been appointed to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for a major inland waterways clean-up initiative backed by the...

June 21, 20260
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: NIWA Chief Warns On How Rapid Urbanization Threatens Nigeria’s Waterways

The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has issued a stark warning about the...

June 6, 20260
Maritime

WABOTAN Raises Concerns Over Rising Fuel Prices, Lauds NIWA ,LASWA Collaboration On Waterways Safety

The President of the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN), Mr. Tope Fajemirokun, has warned that recent fuel price increases...

June 5, 20260
Maritime

Deep Seaports Can Drive Jobs, Industry And Trade If Africa Invests In Fleets – Expert

Africa’s wave of deep seaport investment can deliver major economic benefits — more jobs, faster industrial growth, lower transport costs, and stronger regional...

June 2, 20260