Tag: WATERWAYS
NIWA to sanction illegal operators within Nigeria’s inland waterways
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...
One dead as boat capsizes in Bayelsa waterways
One person has been confirmed dead as a speed boat carrying 15 passengers capsized at Okubie River in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa.
The...
NIMASA to review 2007 Act to tackle piracy on waterways
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it is working on a review of the 2007 NIMASA Act to tackle piracy on...
20 die as Cargo boat explodes, sinks in Bayelsa waterways
A wooden cargo boat, identified as ‘Godbless Dickson’, laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead...
Navy reiterates commitment to effective waterways security
The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment towards stamping out economic sabotage and other forms of criminal activities along the waterways.
Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande,...
FEMD warns of imminent disaster as residents built on waterways
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), has warned of an imminent flood disaster in Jahi and Gishiri Districts, Abuja, due to building...
LASWA, Marine police, Navy collaborate to curb crime on Lagos waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it is working with the Marine Police and the Nigerian Navy to curb insecurity on Lagos waterways.
Mr...
AfCFTA: Don enjoins African countries to utilise waterways
Prof. Charles Asenime, Dean, School of Transport and Logistics, Lagos State University, has urged African countries to utilise waterways to gain the African Continental...
NIMASA promises stiffer sanctions for untrained boat skippers
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has vowed to effect tougher sanctions against untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignore safety...
