Tag: NIWA

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NIWA, Lagos end rift over control of waterways

July 30, 2019
Oluwatoyin Amao

The age-long dispute between Lagos State Government and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) over the…

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NIWA laments boat operators’ poor safety record

July 4, 2019
Shulammite 'Foyeku

Amidst incessant boat mishaps on the nation’s inland waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has…

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NIWA signs MoU with NEXIM Bank, Sealink for waterways development

June 4, 2019
Shulammite 'Foyeku

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Export-Import…

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Buhari rejects NIWA Bill 

May 9, 2019
Omotilewa Quadri

Barely six months after ejecting the National Transport Commission (NTC) Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday declined…

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NIWA: The burden of unfulfilled mandate

April 25, 2019
Enyeribe Anyanwu

Exactly two years ago, the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi tasked the National Inland Waterways…

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NIWA seizes boat for endangering lives of school children on Lagos lagoon 

April 2, 2019
John Omoaka

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has seized a boat used in conveying school children who…

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Operators kick as NIWA slams $300 daily ‘passage fee’ on ships 

March 4, 2019
Shulammite 'Foyeku

Port operators under the aegis of the Lagos Pilotage Berthing Meeting have kicked against the imposition…

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Ambode, Mamora hold talks to resolve NIWA, LASWA feud 

January 29, 2019
Oluwatoyin Amao

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Lagos State Government on Monday expressed readiness to go…

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EXCLUSIVE: NIWA, LASWA to settle rift out of court

January 3, 2019
Shulammite 'Foyeku

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Sen. Olorunibe Mamora, has promised to opt…

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NIWA confirms 12 dead in Kwara boat mishap

December 4, 2018
Ships & Ports

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed that 12 persons lost their lives in the…

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Insecurity, poor staffing rock NIWA Area offices 

November 15, 2018
Ships & Ports

  By Omotilewa Quadri  The Onitsha and Warri Area Office Managers of the National Inland Waterways…

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Baro Port: NIWA urges immediate installation of cargo handling equipment

November 7, 2018
Jite Eriabie

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, has directed the contractor…