NIWA
4 days ago
Policy inconsistency, duplication of regulatory functions, infrastructure deficit, insecurity, inadequate human capacity and low investment are among critical factors highlighted as obstacles affecting growth of inland water transportation and associated businesses in the country.
6 Aug
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has warned boat operators to desist from transporting passengers beyond 7.00 p.m. to avoid frequent boat mishaps on the waterways.
19 Jul
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has released a new regulation to curb rising cases of boat accidents and loss of lives.
14 Jul
Lagos Area Manager, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Sarat Braimoh, yesterday, said investigations on the recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of 17 people, revealed that the boat loaded
10 Jul
No fewer than 16 passengers are feared dead after their boat capsized around Mile 2 area of Lagos State.
30 Jun
The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, says the Onitsha river port is positioned to generate over N23billion to the Federal Government in 30 years.
22 May
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have called on the Federal Government to dissolve the Boards of some agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), National Inland Waterways Authority
19 May
As part of efforts to enhance the distribution of cargo across the nation, Nigeria is projecting the movement of over two million containers on the nation's inland waterways yearly by 2025.
12 May
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has charged passengers and boat drivers to obey guidelines regulating waterways transportation.
26 Apr
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Gerald Ezeuko, has lamented what he called flagrant disrespect of a Federal High Court, Awka judgment by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
17 Mar
Anxiety has heightened as abandoned fishing trawlers and barges constitute a danger for moving crafts along the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) waterfronts in Lagos.
24 Feb
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has set up a search and rescue centre in the state to increase safety on the waterways.