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Lagos assembly has powers to investigate dredging activities, Onigbanjo tells NIWA
4 Jun  Nigeria
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) has declared that the state House of Assembly has constitutional powers to investigate dredging activities within its waterways.
COVID-19: We have reduced activities on Nigerian waterways - NIWA MD
29 Mar  Nigeria
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) says it has reduced activities on the Nigerian waterways to curtail the spread of the ravaging COVID-19...
House committee on navy wants partnership with maritime stakeholders
12 Mar  Nigeria
House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Navy has sought partnership with the Navy, sister agencies and other stakeholders to work towards enhancing and securing the maritime industry.
NIWA moves to sanitise water transportation on nation’s waterways
27 Feb  Nigeria
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has begun moves to upgrade its facilities and safety standard with a view to sanitising water transportation on the nation’s waterways.
NIWA mulls ban on night ferry services to check maritime accidents, deaths
27 Feb  Nigeria
The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, has said his organisation is considering banning night operations by boat operators
FG plans to commission Onitsha port to ease transportation
25 Feb  Nigeria
MANAGING Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Moghalu, yesterday said that talks on the concession of Onitsha Port as an inland waterway had reached advanced stage and would soon be concluded.
Muoghalu raises concern over delay of work at Lokoja river port
25 Nov 2019  Nigeria
Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Muoghalu, has expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the Lamata River Port in Lokoja
Senate urges quick completion of Niger river port project
13 Nov 2019  Nigeria
The Senate yesterday urged the Federal Government to quickly complete the Baro Riverport project in Niger State. It also urged the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to facilitate the rehabilitation of the narrow-gauge railway
NIWA promises navigation of all waterways
11 Nov 2019  Nigeria
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has vowed to ensure that the nation’s waterways are all year round navigated to boost maritime business and grow the economy.
NIWA mulls linking Baro Port by rail, road network
30 Oct 2019  Maritime
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has expressed its commitment to work with all stakeholders in the quest to link the N6billion Baro River Port with good roads and rail network.
Sanwo-Olu appeals to motorists, residents over deplorable roads, promises to fix potholes
12 Oct 2019  Nigeria
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again promised to fix bad roads in the state and embark on aggressive road re-construction from next month.
Government pledges efficient utilisation of inland waterways
11 Oct 2019  Maritime
The Federal Government has assured of a commitment to efficient utilisation of the inland waterways, in line with the transport sector transformation agenda.